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Patient Navigator News
Fight Colorectal Cancer hiring Patient Education Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION: Fight Colorectal Cancer is a leading patient advocacy organization committed to a cure of colon and rectal cancers. As the Patient Education Manager this position will develop and nurture education, training and partnership programs for patients,...
PNTC to offer Tai Chi sessions this summer
Have some fun and take time for self-care with these FREE online Tai Chi session! The Patient Navigator Training Collaborative is partnering with Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization to offer these sessions on the second and fourth Fridays of the month, June through...
Coming Soon! Resource Coordination Training for case investigators, contact tracers and COVID-19 navigators
This self-paced online training will provide individuals involved in the COVID-19 efforts with skills and knowledge to effectively connect those who are asked to self-quarantine, with the community resources needed to adhere. This course reviews interviewing skills,...
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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.