Patient Advocacy and Empowerment

Issued by The Community Solution Education System

Earners of the Patient Advocacy and Empowerment badge have demonstrated a broad range of skills and competency in taking charge of the hospital care of themselves, or a loved one through advocacy, navigating the healthcare system, and systems change approaches.

Type Certification
Level Foundational
Time Weeks

Skills

Action and Advocacy
Assessment of Quality of Care
Early Patient Support
Funding and Resources
Health Navigation

Earning Criteria

Earners completed a rigorous series of 2-hour learning modules for the duration of 6 weeks.
Earners completed computer-based, virtual, training on health-related subjects.