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R4 Webinar on July 18: Advancing Global Health Equity Amid Migration
Date and Time: July 18, 2024 12 p.m. PT / 1 p.m. MT / 2 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. ET Speaker: Dr. Laura Nellums, University of New Mexico Description: This presentation will focus on migration and health. It will encompass: Drivers and patterns of migration Social determinants...
Webinar: Mandatory Reporting and Child/Elder Abuse
Overview: This presentation covers mandatory reporting, focusing on child abuse, neglect, and the abuse and exploitation of at-risk elders and adults. It also addresses emergency procedures and the mandates for reporting threats to self, others, or entities....
Shaping futures and inspiring minds: Dr. Patricia Valverde receives Faculty Excellence in Student Mentoring award
By Shenazar (Shane) Esmundo, MPH, Doctor of Public Health Student, Data Analyst for PNCT Dr. Patricia Valverde received an award May 16 for Faculty Excellence in Student Mentoring. (In this photo: Patricia Valverde, PhD, MPH; Dean of the Colorado School of Public...
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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.