During COVID-19, most clinical affiliates mandated vaccinations for all students attending clinical externships at off-campus sites. This was a clinical affiliate requirement and not a Broward College requirement, and declining the COVID19 vaccination prevented students from completing their program of study. At this time, clinical affiliates do not have mandatory COVID19 vaccination requirements. Clinical affiliates currently mandate the Flu vaccine and could reinstate the COVID19 vaccination requirements at any time and if so, students will be required to have the COVID19 vaccinate in order to attend clinical rotations, allowing them to progress in their program of study.

Are you looking for a career helping people navigate the complex world of healthcare?

The Health Navigator Associate of Science degree can allow you to work non- clinically as an advocate for patients and families ensuring they have access to options and available resources. Health Navigators are liaisons between patients, caregivers, and health care providers and assist those with little healthcare knowledge to give an understanding of the healthcare and health insurance systems. They provide services designed to promote, maintain, and improve the health of the patients and their family by reducing barriers and increasing opportunities for access to quality care.

This degree is ideal for those who want a career in healthcare, but may not have an interest in the clinical side of healthcare, as well as current healthcare workers who would like to gain a better understanding of the healthcare field.

Duties

• Organizing schedules and managing appointments for patients to ensure they receive services in a timely manner.
• Facilitating communication between the patient, family members, and healthcare providers to ensure patient satisfaction and quality of care.
• Linking patients with services
• Providing information and resources
• Helping providers interact with patients
• Assisting with insurance and billing
• Addressing barriers to healthcare including transportation and childcare

International Students

International students have a limited number of online and blended courses they can take per semester and should fully understand the requirements before registering. It is recommended that international students review with their assigned advisor the Health Services Management program as well as their individual educational plan as several courses are only offered online and only offered during specific semesters. Failure to take courses in the appropriate order can impede an international student's ability to graduate in a timely manner. Online courses in the program include HIM2512, HIM2012, HIM1260, and HSC1531.

Recommendation For Health Navigator Capstone

Prior to taking HSC2810, Healthcare Navigator Capstone in the last term, it is required that students work with their assigned academic advisor to finalize their internships. Students should begin to identify potential preceptors three to six months prior to the start of the practicum. A letter from the planned externship facility needs to be approved by the Health Services Management Associate Dean or (HSC2810) faculty before making the internship commitment. The letter must contain all associated activities of the internship.  For further information, please RSVP for a Virtual Information Session held monthly via Zoom.

Background Check

Students are required to complete a background check and drug screening prior to participating in a capstone in a healthcare facility. The cost of the background check and screenings are the responsibility of the student through Complio, American Data Bank 1-800-200-0853. The Complio package can be ordered from the Broward College Complio site. Some healthcare facilities may require additional screening prior to starting the internship. Any additional fees will be the responsibility of the student.