2019 – 2020
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Health Navigator Specialist
Career Cluster:	Health Science

CCC	
CIP Number	0351221100	
Program Type	College Credit	
Standard Length	31 credit hours	
CTSO	HOSA: Future Health Professionals	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	11.9111 Medical and Health Services Manager
21.1094 Community Health Worker	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Health Navigator AS degree program (1351221100).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Health Science career cluster. 

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as health navigators. SOC Codes: 11.9111 (Medical and Health Services Manager) or 21.1094 (Community Health Worker) or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.

The content includes but is not limited to communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, principles of health insurance, introduction to computer literacy, health care organization, medical ethics, legal aspects, and advanced technical skills in a chosen health-related profession, health and safety.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 31 credit hours.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Identify and apply basic knowledge of different aspects of wellness.  
02.0	Demonstrate knowledge of various topics pertinent to the five core disciplines of public health.
03.0	Demonstrate the ability to identify U.S. health care delivery funding sources.
04.0	Demonstrate ability to work as a health navigator or community health worker.
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of current events in the field of public health.
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge of health communication and its impact on health outcomes.
07.0	Define and describe: long-term care and types of residences.
08.0	Demonstrate the use of evidence to draw conclusions about disease etiology.
09.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the three primary levels of prevention.
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of how the insured and uninsured interact with the United States healthcare system.  

2019 – 2020
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Health Navigator Specialist  
CIP Number:		0351221100
Program Length:	31 credit hours
SOC Code(s):	  	11.9111, 21.1094

This certificate program is part of the Health Navigator (60) AS program (1351221100). At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:
	
01.0	Identify and apply basic knowledge of different aspects of wellness.  – The student will be able to:	
01.01	Discuss integrating health living into one’s lifestyle.	
01.02	Define: physical fitness, mental health, nutrition, tobacco usage, alcohol consumption, illicit drug use, family living and how these factors connect with the concepts of wellness on a personal level.	
01.03	Identify the risk factors for cardiovascular disease.	
01.04	Describe the effects of tobacco and smoking on the human body.	
01.05	Describe the various fitness methods to improve health.	
01.06	Discuss the effects of nutrition on health and wellness.	
01.07	Explain body composition and achieving a healthy weight.	
01.08	Describe stress management strategies.	
01.09	Discuss the use and abuse of illicit drugs in society.	
01.10	Describe the effects of chronic disease on the human body.	
02.0	Demonstrate knowledge of various topics pertinent to the five core disciplines of public health. – The student will be able to:	
02.01	Define public health.	
02.02	Describe core disciplines of public health: Community and Family Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Health Policy and Management, Epidemiology/Biostatistics and Global Health.	
02.03	Describe why public health is important.	
02.04	Summarize the historical milestones in public health.	
02.05	Identify and describe the five core disciplines of public health.	
02.06	Identify elements of public health in our everyday world.	
02.07	Explain the concepts of: prevention, detection, control of infectious and chronic conditions, health disparities, and global health.	
02.08	Compare and contrast examples of major domestic and international public health issues.	
03.0	Demonstrate the ability to identify U.S. health care delivery funding sources. – The student will be able to:	
03.01	Demonstrate an understanding of the evolutionary perspective of health services and its relevance with the existing healthcare system, facilities and services.	
03.02	Explain the social, political, and public policy implications of health-related issues, such as availability, cost, delivery, and financing.	
03.03	Describe the various health care organizations and service delivery options.	
03.04	Identify the major health professions and explain the role of each and their licensing/educational requirements.	
03.05	Compare and contrast the health care delivery systems of the U.S. with other major industrialized nations.	
03.06	Understand the array of career choices in the health care sector of the economy.	
03.07	Discuss the various sources and uses of funds for healthcare as well as market trends and future implications.	
04.0	Demonstrate ability to work as a health navigator or community health worker. – The student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify community agencies where health navigators are employed.	
04.02	Complete a field experience that provides student with descriptions of primary duties, annual salary and interaction with professional organization.	
04.03	Demonstrate an understanding of the essential duties of health navigators.	
04.04	Describe barriers to care faced by patients and consumers of placement site.	
04.05	Discuss the core health activities of placement site.	
04.06	Demonstrate an understanding of how placement site works with: local, county, state and federal agencies.  	
04.07	Evaluate the role of health navigation in patient health care.	
04.08	Demonstrate communication techniques to assess patient health and needs.	
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of current events in the field of public health. – The student will be able to:	
05.01	Identify outlets (news, media, governmental) used to communicate public health events to the general public.	
05.02	Describe the implications of current events on public health.	
05.03	Discuss concerns related to how public health information is relayed to the public.	
05.04	Recognize how reporting of global events (e.g. epidemics, regime change, and weather events) has the potential to impact other areas.	
05.05	Locate emerging public health trends.	
05.06	Explain etiology of emerging public health trends discussed throughout semester.	
05.07	Discuss legislation designed to protect the public’s right to information during major health events (epidemics, terrorism, natural disasters).	
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge of health communication and its impact on health outcomes. – The student will be able to:	
06.01	Describe key concepts and skills used to identify individuals with reduced health literacy.	
06.02	Explain how understanding health literacy is as a determinant of health.	
06.03	Discuss how to best provide culturally-appropriate communication and care starting with an awareness of one’s own culture and the skills needed to provide sensitive and meaningful care and services to others.	
06.04	Discuss basic constructs of theories used in behavior change and persuasion.	
06.05	Classify health communication programs based on disease type (e.g. chronic vs. infectious).	
06.06	Determine communication methods to be used in specific settings (healthcare, school, and workplace).	
06.07	Discuss risks and rewards associated with use of digital communication in health care.	
07.0	Define and describe: long-term care and types of residences. – The student will be able to:	
07.01	Explain psychological factors associated with the graying of populations in developed areas.	
07.02	Describe demographic characteristics of aging population.	
07.03	Describe the phenomenon of increasing life expectancy.  	
07.04	Discuss health promotion and prevention for aging populations.	
07.05	Compare and contrast aging populations across the 20 and 21st centuries.	
07.06	Summarize the geriatric medicine movement.	
08.0	Demonstrate the use of evidence to draw conclusions about disease etiology. - The student will be able to:	
08.01	Define evidenced based thinking in public health.	
08.02	Identify evidence based recommendations to determine disease etiology, benefits and basic recommendations for prevention.	
08.03	Discuss health information concepts related to economic, legal, and social issues.	
08.04	Investigate a problem by using evidenced based thinking skills to define a health problem and determine what information is    needed to make a decision.	
08.05	Locate and evaluate online health information to determine appropriate audiences are reached using specific content to the demographic group.  	
09.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the three primary levels of prevention. – The student will be able to:	
09.01	Discuss implementation methods of prevention used in public health: education, motivation, and obligation.	
09.02	Describe the three levels of prevention in public health: primary, secondary, and tertiary.	
09.03	Explain how preventative methods can be used throughout the life-cycle.	
09.04	Identify individual and community prevention needs in order to connect available resources to distressed areas.	
09.05	Summarize specific primary prevention methods including: vaccinations, exercise, nutrition counseling, and birth control.	
09.06	Summarize secondary prevention methods including: screening for risk factors of cardiovascular disease and injury prevention.	
09.07	Summarize specific tertiary prevention methods including: treatment to control symptoms and prevent complications.	
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of how the insured and uninsured interact with the United States healthcare system. – The student will be able to:	
10.01	Identify types of health insurance, e.g., Medicaid, Medicare and Medigap, exchanges, employment-based.	
10.02	Accurately describe the history of the development of the U.S. Healthcare system.	
10.03	Explain the relationship between essential services such as: preventive care, emergency care, choice of providers, institutional options, prescription drug options and coverage decisions.	
10.04	Describe issues associated with having access to care in the absence of health insurance and consequences of the decision not to obtain health insurance.	
10.05	Explain goals, limitations and basic rules for eligibility for worker’s compensation.	
10.06	Discuss market and social justice philosophies in relation to health care coverage internationally.	
10.07	Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the U.S. health care coverage system.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

HOSA: Future Health Professionals is the intercurricular career and technical student organization providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml