HEA3120 — Community Health Coach
Course is designed to provide individuals the knowledge, tools, and resources to work in a variety of heath care settings (hospitals, FQHC, public health departments, free clinics, churches) under the supervision of licensed professionals (RN, PA, FNP, DNP, MD) supporting community individuals to improve their personal health. Instructional topics include: leadership & coaching; case management; emotional literacy; communication and confidentiality; servant leadership; clinical signs and symptoms of chronic disease; risk factors and disease complications; vital signs and clinical skills proficiency; nutrition and cardiovascular disease; oral health and tobacco use; foot care; DASH diet; food safety; nutrition and cancer; community outreach; computer skills; physical activity and stress; community engagement and community health assessment processes Instructional content should be based on the outline developed through the Brody School of Medicine.