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Patient Navigator News
Colorado Medicaid program changes name to “Health First Colorado”
As of June 27, 2016, Medicaid, Colorado’s public health insurance program for low-income Coloradans who qualify, is called “Health First Colorado.” The new name reflects the significant improvements that have been made to modernize Colorado’s Medicaid program to...
Registration open for Level 1 in August
Registration is now open for our upcoming Level 1 course, Patient Navigator Fundamentals. This course will cover PN basic skills such as patient communication, health promotion, professional conduct and motivational interviewing. This course will fill up fast, so sign...
Colon cancer webinar July 20 geared toward Spanish speakers
The Colon Cancer Alliance Conversations Webinar Series will be hosting its first webinar geared specifically toward Spanish speakers. The webinar will discuss the importance of starting the conversation about colon cancer, early detection and treatment options. The...
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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.
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.