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Relax and unwind with 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 in the field. This will be a space to ask questions, get self-care or just hang out and have fun. These...
COVID-19 Webinar Series Launching in April
Join us for a free webinar series featuring timely topics such as reducing anxiety, ethics and stigma and health care policy in the time of COVID-19. Reducing Anxiety in Yourself and Others Noon-1 pm MT April 16 With the extra personal and global stress emerging due...
COVID-19 update from PNTC
As many of you know, we are currently dealing with a pandemic, the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Clinical and public health professionals are inundated hourly about what to do as during this pandemic. The Patient Navigator Training Collaborative (PNTC) is...
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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.