HHCM 310 - Community Services

3 Credits
The course focuses on the resources available in the community through various state agencies, and on related services available to clients and their families with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities. An emphasis is placed on how case managers coordinate community services and support for clients and families across each transition of patient care. Woven throughout the course will be topics related to state and federal regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM 300
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Recommend community resources to maximize clients independence in the living environment.
2. Evaluate financial resources essential to the client across each transition of patient care.
3. Apply state and federal regulations to maximize clients independence.
4. Describe the case manager’s role in identifying community resources for the client.