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Patient Navigator News
Help Colorado families claim tax refunds – volunteers needed
Help Colorado families claim tax refunds and boost their financial well-being Get Ahead Colorado is looking for volunteers to support free volunteer income tax assistance (VITA) sites across the state. Many Colorado families are missing out on claiming tax credits...
Job post: Clinical Patient Navigator at Colorado Health Network (Denver, CO)
Clinical Patient Navigator at Colorado Health Network Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Clinical Services Officer, this position provides an assessment of eligibility, insurance assistance and health education to clients seeking services through the...
Join the Alliance for a summer update webinar on CHW happenings in Colorado, June 11
The Alliance is hosting a webinar for the Colorado community health worker, patient navigator and promoter de salud network on the current status of key issues and projects, and upcoming opportunities. Please join us to hear the latest updates and provide your...
Our Mission
The Patient Navigator Training Collaborative provides national leadership for the development, education, standardization and sustainability of the growing patient navigation workforce.
Navigate to New Skills and Knowledge
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.