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Patient Navigator News
Colorado lawmakers consider bill to ask voters to increase tobacco taxes
Healthier Colorado, Children's Hospital and Colorado Gov. Polis recently announced legislation that would refer a ballot issue to the voters in November 2019 to substantially increase tobacco taxes and create a tax on all nicotine products in Colorado. The bill was...
Screening program’s navigation efforts recognized at Colorado Capitol
By Andrea (Andi) Dwyer, CCSP Director On March 27, The Colorado Cancer Screening Program (CCSP) received a special recognition from the Colorado General Assembly at the State Capital in Denver, CO, honoring the impact of patient navigation and the CCSP...
Spring forward with upcoming courses
Bring on spring! Join us for an upcoming course. Level 1: Health Navigation Fundamentals Topics in this comprehensive “Level 1” training include patient navigation history and role, patient communication, health promotion and professional conduct. When: April 16-18...
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.