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Medicaid Reimbursement For Community Health Services
SB23-002, Medicaid Reimbursement For Community Health Services, passed the Colorado House floor on Wednesday April 26th with immense bipartisan support on a vote of 62-3. The bill previously passed the Colorado Senate on April 10th on a vote of 31-4. The bill now...
Health Equity Learning Series coming spring 2023
Please join us for a free learning series that explores topics related to health equity and inclusion. Spanish interpretation will be provided at all sessions. Understanding Microaggressions: Why They Are Not Micro At All April 24, 1-3 pm What are "microaggressions"...
Colorado cancer leaders travel to White House for Colorectal Cancer Forum
Andrea Dwyer, University of Colorado Cancer Center, Colorado School of Public Health, traveled to Washington, DC, to participate in the White House Cancer Moonshot Colorectal Cancer Forum on March 10. Dwyer directors the statewide Colorado Cancer Screening Program. In...
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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.