Healthcare Facilitator

What you'll learn

Matching patients with the medical care they need is the focus of this Healthcare Facilitator microcredential. You will develop the skills and knowledge needed to support patients in a broad range of healthcare facilities and settings, including the growing telemedicine sector. You will excel at providing confidential one-on-one assistance that connects patients with their healthcare providers seamlessly-leveraging new skills in communication, information technology, organization, troubleshooting and conflict resolution. Essential communication strategies will help you in all areas of responsibility. This microcredential prepares you for continued study and to immediately apply for patient support and administrative roles in telemedicine and patient support positions across the healthcare industry.

An online microcredential from Columbia-Greene Community College (10 credits). Registration is completed with Columbia-Greene Community College. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

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What you can earn

Skills covered

Career outlook

Related occupations: Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Patient Care Technician

Healthcare support jobs in New York are projected to grow faster than average through 2032.

Funding opportunities

You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.