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This program is
oriented to prepare advocates to work in
an institutional setting. There is no
training in how to start your own
business as an advocate. The courses
cover health care law, insurance, case
management, communication and crisis
resolution. These are valuable subjects
for a private advocate. The program
demands a lot of work. Completing the
requirements gave me a sense of
accomplishment and a perspective that I
find valuable since I did not have prior
experience working in the healthcare
sector. As other reviewers have pointed
out, the sloppiness in some of the
course materials was appalling. |
Recommend?
Probably
May 2015 |
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Currently enrolled
and one-third through, so far very
satisfied with content and diversity of
topics. Instructor quality is mixed -
one instructor has been excellent,
offering fresh information and
facilitating creative dialogue among
students. Another was mediocre, relying
on old sources, prone to typos and
errors. For those planning to do
independent advocacy consulting, the
program isn't geared that way; however
the learnings can be transitioned into a
variety of career paths. |
Recommend?
Probably
June 2014 |
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This certificate
program isn't a slam-dunk; you'll work
hard for your grades for a year. It's
most helpful for people who want to be
employed as advocates in hospitals and
institutions -- many students who plan
on an individual advocacy career will
need additional marketing/business
workshops (the APHA has some great
ones!). There's an unprofessional amount
of typos/errors in presentation PDFs for
all courses (e.g., "Segway" instead of
"segue"?? "Breath" instead of
"breadth"??) and the instructors are a
mixed bag. |
Recommend?
Probably
April 2014, updated September 2014 |
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