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.  The certificate 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 are required to 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 within 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.