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Job post: CHW at Uptown Community Health Center (Denver, CO)
Job Summary: The Community Health Worker (CHW) plays a vital role in assisting patients and their families by navigating and accessing community services and other resources. This position focuses on supporting the health needs of complex patients, ensuring they...
CHW Medicaid Benefit in Colorado postponed until Jan. 1, 2026
The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) wants to provide an update regarding Medicaid reimbursement for Community Health Worker (CHW) services. Due to the State’s budget shortfall, the Colorado General Assembly passed legislation (SB 25-229) that...
Self-care virtual workshops: 2 dates scheduled in June
Living Well on Purpose: Strategies for Self-Care Interactive Virtual Workshop - Choose from 2 dates in June Burnout is common, especially for those who strive to help others every day. In times of uncertainty, it is more important than ever to prioritize caring for...
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The Patient Navigator Training Collaborative provides national leadership for the development, education, standardization and sustainability of the growing patient navigation workforce.
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The Patient Navigator Training Collaborative offers a full curriculum designed to build patient navigator skills and knowledge. Whether you are a new or experienced patient navigator, choose from beginning or advanced level courses. Our expert instructors are patient navigation experts and leaders and can help you navigate to new knowledge and skills.
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.