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Patient Navigator News
Recent journal article highlights role of navigators during pandemic
Community health workers and non-clinical patient navigators: A critical COVID-19 pandemic workforce This recent journal article published in Preventive Medicine highlights the ways in which an existing and cost-effective, but underutilized workforce, community health...
Job opportunities: Clinica Family Health hiring 3 positions
Clinica Family Health is hiring for a transitions of care Care Coordinator and two Health Coaches. Care Coordination - Transitions of Care (Lafayette) The Transitions Coordinator position exists to provide care coordination activities that support effective...
Volunteers needed: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Aurora, CO
Volunteers are needed to help at community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Aurora, CO on March 20, April 17, and at least one additional date. These clinics will serve marginalized community members who have not previously had equitable access to COVID-19...
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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.
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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.