Integrative Health Coach, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_IHC
Control Number: 38587
Financial Aid Eligible
The Integrative Health Coach will have a holistic approach to patient services and will have knowledge of integrative modalities that support health and wellness. Integrative Health Coaches assist patients in understanding the recommendations of their clinicians for improved health outcomes. Tools used by Integrative Health Coach include goal setting for behavior change, motivational interviewing, and health education. Their understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and health insurance will allow them to help patients navigate the healthcare system, assuring that patients are connected to services including under coverage and/or connecting the patient to additional community resources. The Integrative Health Coach program will prepare students to serve on health care teams, providing patient navigational support in understanding and accessing medical care.
The Integrative Health Coach empowers patients to make lasting health behavior changes that are the cornerstones of lifelong well-being. It bridges the gap between medical recommendations and patients' ability to successfully implement their clinician's recommendations into their behavior choices.
Students who complete the Integrative Health Coach Certificate of Achievement may elect to complete additional graduation requirements and earn an Associate of Science, Integrative Health Coach. The program is structured to allow students who have completed the Medical Assisting program can complete the requirements in one semester. It will also benefit individuals who are currently working within health care or who have completed an undergraduate degree and desire additional skills.
Program Outcomes
- Students will have the knowledge, skills, and social-emotional intelligence to be successful members of an integrated healthcare team.
- Students will understand basic disease etiology and treatment and be able to assist patients in developing prevention behaviors and lifestyle changes for improved treatment adherence and health outcomes.
- Students will have the skills necessary to motivate patients in setting realistic goals for behavior change that promotes health and wellness.
- Apply appropriate educational techniques with clients, patients, groups, or communities that encourage improved wellness and health behaviors.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ALH A111 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| ALH A115 | Patient Care | 2-2.5 |
| or INHL A115 | Clinical Skills for the Integrative Health Coach | |
| ALH A120 | Human Diseases | 2 |
| FN A140 | Introduction to Nutrition Concepts | 2-3 |
| or FN A170 | Nutrition | |
| INHL A100 | Integrative Health Coach Principles & Practice I | 3 |
| INHL A200 | Principles & Practice II | 3 |
| INHL/PUBH A210 | Navigating the U.S. Health Care System, Health Insurance, Public Assistance, and Benefits Programs | 3-5 |
| or MA A205 | Administrative Medical Assisting 2 | |
| INHL/PUBH A220 | Techniques and Topics in Health Education | 3 |
| INHL A225 | Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Medicine | 3 |
| INHL A250 | Integrative Health Coach Supervised Practice | 2 |
| Restricted Electives - Select one course: | 3 | |
| Enhancing Guest Service | ||
| Assessing and Analyzing Health Information | ||
| Theory of Yoga | ||
| Medical Assisting Core | ||
| Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy | ||
| Introduction to Public Health | ||
| Health and Social Justice | ||
| Total Units | 29-32.5 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Program Major Units | 29.5-32.5 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Minimum Degree Units | 60 |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| ALH A111 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE 1 | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| OCC AS GE AREA A2- CHOOSE ONE 2 | 3-4 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 3 or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra | ||
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 3 | |
| Units | 15-18 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ALH A115 or INHL A115 | Patient Care or Clinical Skills for the Integrative Health Coach | 2-2.5 |
| ALH A120 | Human Diseases | 2 |
| INHL A100 | Integrative Health Coach Principles & Practice I | 3 |
| FN A140 or FN A170 | Introduction to Nutrition Concepts or Nutrition | 2-3 |
| INHL/PUBH A210 or MA A205 | Navigating the U.S. Health Care System, Health Insurance, Public Assistance, and Benefits Programs or Administrative Medical Assisting 2 | 3-5 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 4 | 3.5 | |
| Units | 15.5-19 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AS RESTRICTED ELECTIVE – CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) or ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 5 | 3 | |
| INHL A200 | Principles & Practice II | 3 |
| INHL/PUBH A220 | Techniques and Topics in Health Education | 3 |
| INHL A225 | Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Medicine | 3 |
| INHL A250 | Integrative Health Coach Supervised Practice | 2 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 59.5-66 | |
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PUBH A200 can count for OCC AS GE AREA D and Major Restricted Elective
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OCC AS GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units
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Highly recommended for Allied Health programs, some state licenses will require Algebra 2 or higher-level math to be completed at the college level. If MATH 100+ level or above (any math, except MATH A220) is taken, then it also meets OCC AS GE AREA A2.
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VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS
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Can choose degree applicable elective if PUBH A200 was chosen for OCC AS GE AREA D