Care Navigator Scholar Admissions

1. 1. Establish eligibility
      Care Navigators must be accepted to, enrolled in or graduated from an accredited college or university and must be at least 18 years old by the application deadline for the entering cohort they wish to enroll in. If you are accepted into the program, you will be required to attend a three-day training where we will provide you with all the information you need to know to be a successful Care Navigator Scholar.

      Current Health Scholars wishing to join a Care Navigator Program at their site or a different site should reach out to carenav@copehealthscholars.org for information on how to join the program.

      Important Note Regarding Eligibility: Our client site partners have varying rules and regulations about an individual holding more than one role or title in their hospital, clinic, or health system. For example, some sites may not allow current volunteers and employees to be concurrently enrolled as a Care Navigator Scholar, while other sites may allow concurrent enrollment and employment/volunteer engagement as long as certain guidelines are followed. If you are currently employed by or volunteer for a site where you wish to enroll as a Care Navigator Scholar, please reach out to carenav@copehealthscholars.org for more information about your site of interest.

   2. Complete your application
      You can apply online here. We recommend you write your essays before beginning your online application. You can view the essay questions here.
   3. Interview
      If you are qualified based on your online application, you will be invited to interview. Interviews help us get to know you. We’re looking for personable, confident and articulate students who will create positive experiences with patients and the care delivery team. Interviews typically take place in a small group setting, multiple mini interview format, or online via Skype. Please be dressed in professional attire and note that the interviews do start as scheduled.
   4. Complete a background check
      Those who pass the interview stage will receive an email with instructions for completing the background check. Background checks are a standard requirement for those interacting with patients.
   5. Schedule a clearance appointment
      During your clearance appointment, we’ll make sure all of your site’s screening requirements have been met. Be prepared to bring your immunization/ titer records, health insurance information and CPR certification to your appointment. See Requirements for more details.
   6. Pay your tuition
      You’ll receive an email with a link to pay your tuition. View tuition and fees here.
   7. Attend training and pass entrance exams
      You will need attend the days of training in full, where you will learn about care team communication skills, patient engagement, chronic conditions, mental health, substance abuse, and more. In order to continue in the program and begin your first shift, you must first pass a written exam.
   8. Start the program
      Congratulations! You are now a Care Navigator Scholar!

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Requirements

• Health Insurance
  All students must carry personal health insurance that meets “minimum essential coverage” as defined by Affordable Care Act (ACA). Students are not covered by COPE Health Solutions’ nor the program site’s worker’s compensation insurance.
• Background Check
  All scholars must pass a background check.
• Immunizations
  Current immunizations are required of all students. These requirements vary somewhat by site. Specific instructions on immunization requirements will be provided when you interview for the program. General immunization records and/or titers include:
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (chicken pox)
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap)
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Screening
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine (October – May)
  • Be prepared to possibly have titers taken – this involves a blood test to check your immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases. Titers are required by some, but not all, program sites.
• Health Screenings
  Additional health screenings are required at some program sites. Information will be provided at the time you interview and at clearance appointments.
• Fitness for Duty
  All COPE Health Scholars programs enforce substance-free learning environments. Drug testing may be required at some program sites. Information will be provided to you at clearance appointments.
• CPR Certification
  CPR Certification is required for the program.You do not need to have CPR certification prior to applying for any of our programs. Applicants must submit proof of CPR certification at the clearance appointment.The required certification is Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association. No other certification will be accepted. A classroom course or hybrid course is required – fully online courses are not acceptable. Contact admissions@copehealthscholars.org for details.

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Essay Questions

We recommend you write your essays outside of the online application and copy/paste them into the online application when you are ready to submit. There is a requirement of 100 – 1000 characters.

1. How does this program fit into your overall career goal?

*For 6-month duration options, be prepared to list all of your current obligations and the time requirement for each one.