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Patient Navigator News
Navigator Virtual Happy Hour continues in May and June
NEW SCHEDULE! Join us the second and fourth Thursdays in May and June for Navigator Virtual Happy Hour! Want to connect with fellow navigators during these uncertain times? Log on for a virtual gathering. There will be fun activities to relax, unwind and meet others...
Mental and Behavioral Health in Colorado webinar series launching in May
The Alliance of Colorado Community Health Workers, Patient Navigators and Promotores de Salud and the The Patient Navigator Training Collaborative are hosting a webinar series focused on mental and behavioral health, every Wednesday at 1 PM MT May 6-June 3. This...
Health Navigator Competency Assessment being offered virtually on May 7
Do you live outside the Denver metropolitan area? Have you waited for a convenient option to complete the navigator competency assessment? The Center for Advancing Professional Excellence (CAPE) will be offering the next competency assessment on May 7 online....
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.