Interdisciplinary Care Management Certificate
Program Purpose
Care management serves as the connection for patients to successfully navigate the multiple transitions of care while reducing or preventing fragmented care and poor outcomes. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) underscores the importance of interdisciplinary care management as a primary means of managing the health of a defined population using a team-based, patient-centered approach. This includes both acute and chronic care health issues as well as preventative strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
This certificate provides opportunities for current and prospective health care workers who are interested in the career of care management or disability/leave management. It is appropriate for non-licensed workers as well as currently employed clinical providers, including Registered Nurses or other allied health practitioners. The courses included within the certificate provide a broad overview of the concepts of care management as well as a focus and direction for specific roles or organizations.
Program of Study
The certificate consists of 18 undergraduate credits. All courses are offered 100% online. Students should be comfortable with the online learning format.
Interested students must consult with an academic advisor and/or program chair to plan the appropriate course sequencing and selection.
Career Opportunities
The coursework provides the capacity to respond aptly to the changing needs of individuals, families, and communities. Therefore, students will be prepared to coordinate care across the continuum.
Multiple avenues of employment are available for students who have the knowledge and skills included in this certificate. Their work settings are diverse and include the following: acute care facilities (hospitals), outpatient clinics and private practices, health insurance agencies, disability/leave management organizations, and others.
General Requirements/ Pre-Requisites
The certificate is open to the following prospective students with an interest in Interdisciplinary Care Management:
• High School graduate and/or;
• Associate Degree graduate and/or;
• Wilmington University undergraduate students in a degree-seeking program upon advisement from a program chair and/or an academic advisor.
Students are held to all prerequisite requirements. Therefore, some students may require more than 6 courses to complete the certificate.
Curriculum
Core Requirements (12 Credits)
It is highly recommended that the following courses be taken in the order they are listed.
| HSC 313 | Ethical and Legal Issues of Healthcare | 3 |
| HSC 320 | Care Management Across the Health Care Continuum | 3 |
| HSC 330 | Healthcare Quality & Reimbursement | 3 |
| HSC 340 | Information Technology for the Care Management Professional | 3 |
Total credits for the Interdisciplinary Care Management Certificate: 18
Electives (6 credits)
Choose two (2) electives, depending on degree or interests, from the following: