Canadian Example from Ontario:  Patient Navigator

 

Industry

Health

Gap

Patient Navigation in the Ontario Medical System

How is the gap filled

Professional certificates in Navigation Skills comprised of stackable micro-certifications

Name of Micro-certification

Patient Navigator

Target Audience

Health Professionals

URL

https://hlln.info.yorku.ca/fundamentals-of-patient-navigation/ (Patient Navigation)

Stackable?

Yes. Each professional certificate is comprised of 5-6 micro-certifications depending on the program, one of which is transferable to both

Cost

$550+GST for certificate, extra $20 + HST for each digital credential awarded

Register by

Email, fax, or mail

Resources

online, in person and an evaluative experiential learning module

Level

Certificate 1

Credits

8 (approx.. 80 hours of learning)

Course Requirements

Health related diploma, demonstrated knowledge in health care, 1-2 years of relevant work experience in health / wellness

Recognition

Badges recognized by eCampus Ontario Passport – the professional certificate is recognized by Ontario Qualifications Framework

Last modified: Friday, 23 October 2020, 2:56 PM