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Most Recent Patient Navigator News
Health Equity Learning Series coming spring 2023
Please join us for a free learning series that explores topics related to health equity and inclusion. Spanish interpretation will be provided at...
Colorado cancer leaders travel to White House for Colorectal Cancer Forum
Andrea Dwyer, University of Colorado Cancer Center, Colorado School of Public Health, traveled to Washington, DC, to participate in the White House...
Job posting: Part time Health Navigator at Children’s Hospital (Aurora, CO)
Part-time Health Navigator at Children's Hospital Colorado Looking for an opportunity where your talent can make a meaningful difference in people’s...
Colorado navigator program receives American Cancer Society award
Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the U.S. While screenings for colorectal cancer are an...
Featured Content
Preventive Healthcare 101
In this course, you will learn about how to help clients stay healthy and risk factors that may cause disease. You will also learn about the role of a navigator or community health worker in encouraging behavior change.
Lung Cancer Screening:
Patient Navigator Roadmap
The Lung Cancer Screening Patient Navigator Roadmap is a detailed toolkit for patient navigators to improve lung cancer screening rates among their clients.
Upcoming Events
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03/24/2023 - 05/12/2023 All Day |
Level 1: Health Navigation Fundamentals Online (Spring 2023) |
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03/24/2023 - 04/21/2023 All Day |
Level 2: Care Coordination Online (Spring 2023) |
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04/19/2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Health Navigator Skills Building/Assessment Review Session |
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05/17/2023 - 05/19/2023 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
Level 1: Health Navigation Fundamentals (Lakewood, CO) May 2023
MindSpark Learning, Lakewood 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.
