Patient Navigation Certificate

Key Benefits and Highlights

• All courses are offered online with the exception of fieldwork
• Features a fieldwork experience in which students observe, interact with patients and other health care professionals, participate in the effective progression of patients throughout the care process, and learn about effective patient-practitioner communications and the self-management of patient care
• Accelerated - Complete the program in as little as 3 academic semesters based on your pace
• Federal aid is available to those who are eligible
• Intended for individuals who are already in the workforce but require additional education
• Strong and growing market demand
  • Currently a 50% increase between 2016-2024 in the need for patient navigation in health care systems, insurance companies and physician offices.
  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) considers the field of patient navigation a “bright outlook’’ occupation because “it is projected to have a large number of job openings and is a new and emerging occupation,’’ according to the Occupational Information Network
  • In Pennsylvania, the state Department of Labor & Industry predicts an average of more than 1,300 job openings annually in patient navigation and related fields, according to Hanover Research.