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PNCT offers a full curriculum for patient navigators, care coordinators and community health workers.
Community Health Worker Training
Start your career as a community health worker (CHW) or learn new skills. Grant funds are available for Colorado residents to enroll in this comprehensive training program.
Program includes flexible training plans and on-the-job experience during an internship.
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Most Recent Patient Navigator News
Fall webinar series on navigation/CHW reimbursement strategies
The Alliance Fall 2024 Webinar Series - Implementation of reimbursement mechanisms and sustainability support for the CHW/PN workforce in Colorado:...
R4 Webinar on July 18: Advancing Global Health Equity Amid Migration
Date and Time: July 18, 2024 12 p.m. PT / 1 p.m. MT / 2 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. ET Speaker: Dr. Laura Nellums, University of New Mexico Description: This...
Webinar: Mandatory Reporting and Child/Elder Abuse
Overview: This presentation covers mandatory reporting, focusing on child abuse, neglect, and the abuse and exploitation of at-risk elders and...
Shaping futures and inspiring minds: Dr. Patricia Valverde receives Faculty Excellence in Student Mentoring award
By Shenazar (Shane) Esmundo, MPH, Doctor of Public Health Student, Data Analyst for PNCT Dr. Patricia Valverde received an award May 16 for Faculty...
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NEW! Tools for Understanding Prenatal & Postpartum Care Coordination
This course provides basic knowledge of the pregnancy experience for those working with pregnant people to improve birth outcomes. You will learn how to guide and advocate for clients during pre-pregnancy, labor/delivery, and postpartum.
NEW! Hereditary Cancer Training for Patient Navigators
This courses provide an overview of hereditary cancer, enhances communication skills, strengthens the skills to address barriers, and supporst implementation of hereditary cancer screening within your organization.
Upcoming Events
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09/26/2024 - 11/21/2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Level 1: Health Navigation Fundamentals Online (Fall 2024 - Evening) |
10/01/2024 - 11/19/2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Level 1: Health Navigation Fundamentals Online (Arabic) |
10/23/2024 - 11/13/2024 All Day |
Motivational Interviewing Basics Online Course - Fall 2024 |
What is a patient navigator?
A patient navigator is a member of the healthcare team who helps patients “navigate” the healthcare system and get timely care. Navigators help coordinate patient care, connect patients with resources, and help patients understand the healthcare system. Patient navigators work in many areas of healthcare. Many have one chronic disease focus area such as cancer, heart disease, or diabetes.
Who are courses for?
Courses are for patient navigators, care coordinators, community healthcare workers, and other healthcare professionals working in navigation. Choose from two levels of training: Level 1 for new patient navigators and Level 2 for more experienced navigators. New navigators learn strategies to address patient barriers, how to maintain professional relationships, and health promotion skills. More experienced navigators can focus on topics related to care coordination, emotional aspects of disease, or legal and ethical healthcare issues. See the Courses page for more information.