by PNTC Webmaster | Apr 7, 2016 | Blog
Researchers at the Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health, Colorado School of Public Health, are conducting a research project aimed at developing quality improvement measures assessing organizational health literacy (OHL). Are you working to enhance...
by PNTC Webmaster | Mar 16, 2016 | Denver Metro, Level 1, Level 2, Patient Navigator Training Collaborative, PNTC News, Upcoming Events
Put some spring in your step by signing up for one of our upcoming courses! Level 1: Patient Navigator Fundamentals – 3 upcoming sessions Topics in this comprehensive “Level 1” training include patient communication, health promotion, professional...
by PNTC Webmaster | Mar 16, 2016 | Blog, Denver Metro, PNTC Workshop Announcement
The Patient Navigator Training Collaborative (PNTC) is pleased to partner with Lucille (Johnson) Campbell, to offer Mental Health First Aid training. Mental Health First Aid Colorado is a statewide, public education program committed to empowering individuals to...
by PNTC Webmaster | Mar 14, 2016 | Blog, Ft. Collins, Upcoming Events
In honor of National Minority Health Month, the Center for Public Health Practice, Colorado School of Public Health will host the Minority Health Summit: Time for Action! Accelerating Health Equity in Colorado on April 29, 2016 at Colorado State University in Fort...
by PNTC Webmaster | Mar 11, 2016 | Blog, Upcoming Events
Join us for the CMS National Training Program Understanding Medicare Webinar March 17, 2016 1:00 – 3:00 pm ET/11:00 am – 1:00 pm MT Do you have questions about Medicare? Want to help your clients access resources such as Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP? Join...
by PNTC Webmaster | Feb 24, 2016 | Blog, Upcoming Events
Please indicate preferred date on Doodle poll below The Colorado Colorectal Screening Screening Program at the University of Colorado Cancer Center will be heading to Pueblo for a CCSP Regional Forum with our clinic partners, patient navigators and community partners...
by PNTC Webmaster | Feb 8, 2016 | Blog, Denver Metro, Level 2, Upcoming Events
Looking to improve your patient navigation skills? There’s still space available in our February Level 2 course. See below for details. Advanced Care Coordination – Feb. 18 Location: Society of Certified Senior Advisors 720 S. Colorado Blvd. #750-N,...
by PNTC Webmaster | Feb 8, 2016 | Blog, Upcoming Events
A free learning opportunity for supervisors/managers of patient navigation/community health worker/promotora programs. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 Noon – 1:30 PM Mountain Time Community Health Workers (CHWs) have gained increased recognition and awareness since the...
by PNTC Webmaster | Jan 21, 2016 | Blog, Patient Navigator Training Collaborative
Today more people have access to health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Yet, many people struggle to understand how health insurance works. Health insurance literacy has been defined as the “degree to which individuals have the knowledge, ability, and...
by PNTC Webmaster | Jan 14, 2016 | Blog, Patient Navigator Training Collaborative, PNTC Workshop Announcement, Upcoming Events
Here’s a preview of patient navigator training opportunities offered by PNTC during the first half of 2016 Level 1 In February, Level 1, Patient Navigator Fundamentals, will be offered in both Pueblo and Denver. In March, we’ll take Level 1 north to Fort...
by PNTC Webmaster | Jan 5, 2016 | Blog, Patient Navigator Training Collaborative
Grant enable program to continue to offer free workshops to Colorado Patient Navigators over the next three years A 41-year-old patient came to the physical therapy office saying he just wanted his knee pain gone. The Mexican national had been out of work for nearly...
by PNTC Webmaster | Dec 15, 2015 | Blog, Patient Navigator News, Patient Navigator Training Collaborative
In the United States, 9 in 10 adults may have problems understanding and using common health information. By using CDC’s new resource, Everyday Words for Public Health Communication, you can ensure that your organization’s communications are clearer and easier to...
by PNTC Webmaster | Dec 9, 2015 | Blog, Denver Metro, Patient Navigator News, Upcoming Events
Experienced, non-licensed (non nurse/social worker) patient navigators are needed to help pilot-test the state’s future PN skills exam on Jan. 23, 2016, at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. This pilot test requires PNs to work with professional patient actors...
by PNTC Webmaster | Dec 3, 2015 | Blog, Denver Metro, Level 2, Patient Navigator Training Collaborative, Upcoming Events
The Advancd Heath Behavior Change course planned for Dec. 11 has been rescheduled for after the holidays. The new date is Jan. 29, 2016. Please see more details below. Advanced Health Behavior Change – Jan. 29 in Aurora, CO This course focuses on chronic...
by PNTC Webmaster | Nov 24, 2015 | Blog, Denver Metro, Patient Navigator Training Collaborative, Upcoming Events
Interested in learning basic patient navigation skills before 2015 draws to a close? Due to high demand, a Level 1: Patient Navigator Fundamentals course has been added in December. This course will be held from Dec. 7-9 at the CU South Denver Campus, 10035 Peoria...
by PNTC Webmaster | Nov 24, 2015 | Blog, Denver Metro, Level 2, Patient Navigator Training Collaborative, Upcoming Events
Improve your Patient Navigation skills with one of these workshops – just added! Sign up soon as space is limited. Advanced Health Behavior Change – Dec. 11 in Aurora, CO This course focuses on chronic disease, including diabetes and...
by PNTC Webmaster | Nov 19, 2015 | Blog
Reporting suspected abuse or neglect may be a difficult decision, but the sooner a concern is reported, the sooner the child can be helped. Professionals such as educators, healthcare providers and mental health providers are considered mandatory reporters. They are...
by PNTC Webmaster | Nov 4, 2015 | Blog
Denver Housing Authority’s Workforce Development & Community Initiative Department has an immediate opening for a Patient Navigator. The Patient Navigator works directly with DHA residents of Hirschfeld Towers to assist them in accessing the healthcare...
by PNTC Webmaster | Oct 31, 2015 | Blog, Ft. Collins
For all of you in northern Colorado, take advantage of this great opportunity to attend a cultural competency workshop led Kaiser Permanente-Colorado’s Diversity and Inclusion Center of Expertise. When: Friday, November 6th, 9:00AM – 4:00PM Location:...
by PNTC Webmaster | Oct 12, 2015 | Blog, PNTC Workshop Announcement, Upcoming Events
Take a drive in this lovely fall weather to attend an Advanced MI workshop in Montrose Level 2: Advanced Motivational Interviewing for Patient Navigators Date/Time: October 23rd, 9:00am – 4:00pm Location: Montrose Register for Advanced Motivational Interviewing...
