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I found the OJC Health Navigator AAS program to be informative and beneficial The transition from the Community Health Worker Certificate Program to the Health Navigator Degree was seamless I felt very prepared for the professional health environment and confident in my skill set

The staff is extraordinary and able to instruct students of all levels I advocate for this program every chance I get because I believe

it has ldquoreal worldrdquo value and

our communitiescan immediately impact

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Employment OpportunitiesEmployment opportunities are expected to have higher than average growth over the next few years because of changes in the healthcare system Median wages wages (2018) $1901 hourly $39540

annual Employment (2016) 58000 employees Projected growth (2016-2026) Much faster than

average (15 or higher) ldquoProjected growthrdquo represents the estimated change in total employment over the projection period (2016-2026)

Projected job openings (2016-2026) 8500 ldquoProjected job openingsrdquo represents the estimated change openings over the projection period (2016-2026)

Bureau of Labor Statistics 2018 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections

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For more information contact Kaysie Schmidt kaysieschmidtojcedu 7193846854

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for more program information

Other healthcare-related programs of study at OJC Nursing (RN) | Nursing (LPN) | Nursing Assistant | Phlebotomy Medical Laboratory Technician | Emergency Medical Services

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Otero Junior College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120 The College does not discriminate on the basis of sexgender race color age creed national or ethnic origin physical or mental disability veteran status pregnancy status religion genetic information gender identity or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities Otero Junior College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs The College has a designated an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) OFFICER EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EO) OFFICER AND TITLE IX COORDINATOR with the responsibility to coordinate the collegersquos civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act If you have any questions please contact the EO and Title IX Coordinator at 719 384-6824 or EOandTitleIXCoordinatorojcedu or Macdonald Hall Room 221 You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights US Department of Education Region VIII Federal Office Building 1244 North Speer Boulevard Suite 310 Denver CO 80204 telephone (303) 844-3417

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Health Navigator Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Program of Study

This two-year degree program requires the successful completion of classroom or online coursework and field experience After successful completion of the programrsquos first year students will have earned their Community Health Worker Certificate

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Transforming HealthcareImproving Outcomes Reducing Costs

A Health Navigator is an individual who works as part of a health care team or with a health care system to reduce barriers to accessing care They guide individuals and families through the complex health care system ensuring they fully utilize the services most appropriate for and available to them This includes Linking patients with services Providing information and resources Helping providers interact with patients Offering health education and promoting behavior

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Most common sites of employment are community-based organizations federally qualified community health centers and other clinics hospitals and local health departments Official job titles may vary within the healthcare industry

YEAR ONE mdash COURSES and CREDITS First Semester (Credits) PBH 100 Introduction to Health Navigation 2 PBH 101 Health Navigation Principles amp Practices I 3 HWE 111 Health and Fitness 3 ENG 121 English Composition I GT-CO1 3 CIS 118 Intro to PC Applications3 HWE 103 Community First Aid and CPR1 Semester Total 15 Credits

Second Semester (Credits) PBH 102 Health Navigation Principles amp Practices II 3 PBH 103 Health Navigation Principles amp Practices III 2 PSY 102 General Psychology Il GT-SS3 3 COM 125 Interpersonal Communications 3 HWE 100 Human Nutrition 3 CSL 250 Motivational Interviewing I 15 PBH 180 Internship I (2 credits = 90 hours field work)2 Semester Total 175 Credits Community Health Worker Certificate Total 325 Credits

The Health Navigator program is being offered as a cooperative program among three of Southern Coloradorsquos outstanding rural colleges Take the basic courses through the college nearest you while completing the degree ONLINE through Otero Junior College

How to Enroll Otero Junior College Students Apply for general college admission to Otero Junior College Applying to OJC is free and can be completed online at wwwojceduapply_ojcaspx

Lamar Community College Students Apply for general college admission to Lamar Community College and Otero Junior College Applying to LCC is free and can be completed online at wwwlamarcc eduadmission Applying to OJC is free and can be completed online at wwwojceduapply_ojcaspx

Trinidad State Junior College Students Apply for general college admission to Trinidad State Junior College and Otero Junior College Applying to TSJC is free and can be completed online at wwwtrinidadstateeduapply Applying to OJC is free and can be completed online at wwwojceduapply_ojcaspx

YEAR TWO mdash COURSES and CREDITS Third Semester (Credits) PBH 200 Health Systems Navigation 3 PBH 201 Community Health Focus on Prevention 2 PBH 280 Internship II (3 credits = 135 hours field work)3 BIO 104 Biology A Human Approach GT-SC1 4 HPR 178 Medical Terminology2 Semester Total 14 Credits

Fourth Semester (Credits) PBH 204 Health Communications 3 PBH 205 Transition to Health Navigation 2 PBH 281 Internship III (3 credits = 135 hours field work) 3 SOC 101 Intro to Sociology I GT-SS33 ELECTIVE Choose from the approved elective list3 Semester Total 14 Credits Health Navigator Associate of Applied Science Degree Total 605 credits See Health Navigator Student Manual for current internship requirements including but not limited to clear criminal background check urine drug screen and CPR certifications before any field experience begins Students are responsible for associated costs

ONLINE BACHELOR DEGREE OPTION Students who graduate with a Health Navigator Associate of Applied Science degree from OJC have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Metro State University of Denver in Lifestyle Medicine through four semesters (60 credits) of online distance education

APPROVED ELECTIVE LIST COM 115 Public Speaking 3 MAT 120 Math for Liberal Arts GT-MA14 MAT 135 Intro to Statistics GT-MA1 3 PSY 101 General Psychology l GT-SS3 3 SOC 102 Intro to Sociology II GT-SS33 SPA 115 Spanish for the Professionals I3 SPA 101 Conversational Spanish I 3

Online Distance Learning OptionStudents in the program may choose to take courses on the OJC campus or study from home with full access to OJC faculty for support To enroll in the OnlineDistance Learning Option students must have proficient computer skills have Internet access and be dedicated to learning in an online atmosphere

Funding provided by the Cancer Cardiovascular and Chronic Pulmonary Disease Grants Program