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Free webinar: Communication Strategies: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Join the Colorado Cancer Screening Program for a free webinar on motivational interviewing. Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Time: 1-2 pm MT Location: Online via ZOOM - https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/636392463 Motivational interviewing is a method of communication that...
Register today: Fall 2019 Cancer and Motivational Interviewing Series
Join us this fall for a special series that will give you the skills to better reach patients for cancer prevention and screening. The Alliance of Colorado Community Health Workers, Patient Navigators and Promotores de Salud, in in collaboration with the Patient...
Denver Health seeks Case Coordinator for Colorado Heart Healthy Solutions
The Case Coordinator provides a variety of services such as health education, outreach, medical and mental health assessment for people who are at disproportionate risk of cardiovascular disease. Coordinators also assist these persons in accessing health care and...
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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.