Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Healthcare
- Program Code: 10-539-3
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Community Health and Nutrition Navigator Degree
DESCRIPTION
A community health and nutrition navigator is a frontline public health worker who, as a trusted member of the community, serves as a liaison to connect people to medical providers and community resources for health and nutrition needs.
There is a need for frontline health workers with expertise and experience in assisting individuals and communities to navigate complex healthcare systems.
You can earn the Healthcare Customer Service certificate on the way to completing this associate degree.
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Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOSCI-189 |
Basic Anatomy |
3 |
| ENG-195 |
Written Communication ‡ |
3 |
| HEALTH-101 |
Medical Terminology ^ |
3 |
| HEALTH-104 | Contemporary Healthcare Practices ^ | 2 |
| HEALTH-110 | Basic Nutrition for Health Professionals | 1 |
| HEALTH-112 |
Introduction to Public Health |
3 |
| CHNN-202 |
Healthcare Delivery ‡ |
3 |
| DIETNT-102 |
Public Health Nutrition ‡ |
3 |
| ENG-196 |
Oral/Interpersonal Communication ‡ |
3 |
| HEALTH-107 |
Digital Literacy for Healthcare ^ |
2 |
| HIT-182 |
Human Disease for the Health Professions ‡ |
3 |
| CHNN-203 |
Prevention and Community Health ‡ |
3 |
| DIETNT-155 | Community Nutrition ‡ | 3 |
| DIETNT-156 | Nutrition in the Life Cycle ‡ | 2 |
| DIETNT-170 |
Nutritional Counseling Skills ‡ |
2 |
| MATH-189 |
Introductory Statistics |
3 |
| SOCSCI-103 | Think Critically and Creatively | 3 |
| CHNN-206 |
Experiential Practice 1 |
2 |
| CHNN-207 |
Experiential Practice 2 |
3 |
| ELECTIVES | (Two credits) | 2 |
| PSYCH-199 |
Psychology of Human Relations |
3 |
| SOCSCI-166 |
Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application |
3 |
| SOCSCI-172 |
Introduction to Diversity Studies |
3 |
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
61 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Healthcare Customer Service certificate.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program with transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
Search for available classes now (link) to see course descriptions, class times and locations.
Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
Important Dates
This program is an open entry program - students can enroll in open entry programs when enrollment begins each semester.
- No prerequisite courses
- Fall start: Registration for classes opens in April
- Spring start: Registration for classes opens in November
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Events Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Provide information and refer patients, based on the identified barriers and needs, to appropriate resources and services available to the patient
- Communicate effectively with the healthcare team, diverse patient populations and their families to achieve common health and nutrition goals
- Apply foundational health and nutrition knowledge to ensure safe, competent, and effective services
- Assume professional responsibility to provide safe, ethical, and effective health and nutrition services
- Integrate person-centered principles supportive access to services and promote health and wellness of an individual and community
Career Outlook
The world of healthcare today is complex and there is a need for frontline health workers with expertise and experience in assisting individuals and communities to navigate the healthcare system and encourage self-care advocacy.
Possible Careers
Community Health and Nutrition Navigator
Community Health Worker
Patient Navigator
Health Insurance Navigator
Food Pantry Manager
Food Pantry Coordinator
Community Health Coordinator
Admission Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED
Scholarships
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