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Patient Navigator News
Online Course – Open for Registration
The 7-week online course, Emotional and Social Aspects of Disease will be starting next month! This Level 2 course helps patient navigators understand their role and how to help patients and their caregivers deal with complex emotional issues related to chronic...
New 3 Day Patient Navigator Fundamentals Course
We are pleased to announce a new, shortened version of our Level 1 Patient Navigator Fundamentals Course! Patient navigators will now be able to complete an online portion of the training and then attend a condensed 3 day in-person training. Check out our calendar for...
Welcome to the revamped PNTC website!
There are now many ways to connect with other patient navigators and to stay current on what's going on in the field. Check out our blog postings, participate in our forum discussions and stay connected via Facebook and Twitter. Join in the conversation and stay...
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.