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The Patient Navigation and Community Health Worker Training program (PNCT) offers a full curriculum for patient navigators, care coordinators and community health workers.
NEW! 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
Colorado Advances Healthcare Access: CHW Services Integration and Stakeholder Dialogues Unveiled
In May 2023, the Colorado Legislature approved Senate Bill 23-002, marking a significant step towards incorporating Community Health Worker (CHW)...
PNCT Secures Funding for Vaccine Hesitancy Training, Enhancing Community Outreach
Exciting developments are underway as the PNCT program receives funding from the Health Equity branch for Motivational Interviewing and Vaccine...
Upcoming Course Registration: Motivational Interviewing Skills for Vaccine Hesitancy
The Patient Navigation and Community Health Worker Training Program (PNCT) is excited to announce the offering of 1-day workshops on Motivational...
Alliance Webinar: HCPF and Medicaid CHW Reimbursement Discussion
CO Alliance for CHWs, PNs, PdS Webinar: HCPF and Medicaid CHW reimbursement discussion Senate Bill 23-002 compels the Department of Health Care...
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NEW! Health Insurance Basics
In this course, you will learn more about health care options for people in Colorado and how to help people apply for coverage. This course discusses eligibility for Medicaid, Medicare, Child Health Care Plan Plus and Connect for Health Colorado (Colorado’s insurance marketplace).
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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11/07/2023 - 12/12/2023 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Level 2: Care Coordination Online (Late Fall 2023) |
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12/05/2023 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
Motivational Interviewing Skills for Vaccine Hesitancy
Daniels Fund, Denver co |
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.
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