Community Health & Wellness
Community Health and Wellness provides students with a working knowledge of healthcare systems and practices, with specialization in their area of interest. Students will gain general knowledge of fitness, nutrition, social and emotional development with a focus on healthcare and human services systems as well as navigation and advocacy skills.
Community Health and Wellness Degree Option
Associate in Applied Science AAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs per year: $4,914 tuition and fees
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Career
Job titles for this degree include: Community Health Worker, Patient Advocate, Health Navigator, Community Resource Specialist, Peer Support Specialist, Care Coordinator. What is a Community Health Worker?
Additional options offered through the Healthcare Professions Department
Medical Assistant Degree, AAS and certificate options
Learn the practical skills you need for a rewarding, challenging position in healthcare. The demand for medical assistants and related jobs is high. Work with physicians and providers to increase productivity in medical offices by performing a wealth of administrative and clinical tasks. Gain work experience through a 180 hour externship.
Learn more about the Medical Assistant Degrees and Certificates
After Â鶹Դ´ College
This degree can lead to BAS degrees in Behavioral Health, Human Services, Community Health and Education, Health Promotion and Management and Healthcare Management and Leadership.
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University of Washington - Tacoma
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