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Most Recent Patient Navigator News
Spanish-language behavioral health conference coming to Aurora in Feburary
¡Grita Tu Identidad! — Un camino hacia la libertad emocional y la salud mental, a first-of-its-kind statewide Spanish-language behavioral health...
Job posting: Community Health Worker at United Healthcare (remote)
At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work...
Happy holidays from PNCT; offices closed Dec. 24-Jan. 2
Our offices will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 2 in observance of the winter holiday season. We will return on Jan. 5, 2026. Wishing you and yours a very...
PNCT attends American Public Health Association Conference
Staff from the Patient Navigation and Community Health Worker Training program were fortunate enough to attend the American Public Health...
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Mental Health 101 for Community Health Workers
Mental health matters. This course will empower you with the knowledge and skills to have conversations with your participants about their mental health and decide when and how to get help.
Self-paced course: Now available in Spanish
Several of our free eLearning courses are available in Spanish.
Upcoming Events
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01/15/2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Webinar: Landscape and Needs of Community Health Workers and their Employers in Colorado |
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02/03/2026 - 03/24/2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Community Health Worker Fundamentals Online (Winter 2026) |
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02/04/2026 - 02/25/2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Basic Motivational Interviewing Online (Feb 2026) |
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02/13/2026 - 04/03/2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Level 1: Health Navigation Fundamentals Online (Winter 2026) |
What is a patient navigator or community health worker?
Patient navigators and community health workers help clients understand the healthcare system. They coordinate care, connect people with resources, and may focus on specific chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, or diabetes.
Who are courses for?
Our courses are for patient navigators, care coordinators, community health workers, and other healthcare professionals working in navigation. See the Courses page for more information.
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