- Type Certification
- Level Intermediate
- Time Months
Community Integrated Health Care
Issued by
University of Montana
Earners of the Community Integrated Health Care Specialist badge have a fundamental understanding of the challenges involved in delivering health care in an efficient and equitable manner. They offer preventive measures and provide follow up care to improve public health, and apply appropriate treatments within their Scope of Practice to ensure favorable outcomes for patients. They act as a vital link between patients and their primary care providers.
- Type Certification
- Level Intermediate
- Time Months
Skills
- Advanced Patient Assessment
- Community Health
- Disease Prevention
- Home Health
- Motivational Interviewing
- Patient Liaison With Primary Care Provider
- Patient Navigation & Advocacy
- Preventing Hospital Readmissions
- Telehealth & Communication With Providers
- Therapeutic Communications
- Understanding Mental Health & Resources
- Wound Care
Earning Criteria
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Students must apply to the program.
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Student must pass module tests.
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Student must pass Community Integrated Health Care course.
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Student must be a National Register EMT or Paramedic.
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Student must complete didactic modules and filed internship.
Standards
The Badge represents an additional endorsement for a Paramedic or EMT license.