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Patient Navigator News
Bilingual navigator needed for CU School of Medicine research project
Nature of Work: The Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a Professional Research Assistant position who will serve as a Patient Navigator. Responsibilities of the Patient Navigator will include recruiting...
Join us online this fall for Patient Navigation Fundamentals
Did you know our most popular course is now available online? Level 1: Patient Navigation Fundamentals is an 8-week virtual course where you can learn the basics of the PN role, network with other navigators, and interact with our expert facilitators - all without...
Immediate opening: Patient Navigator/CHW at Bruner Family Medicine (Denver, CO)
Immediate employment opportunity for Community Health Worker/Patient Navigator Bruner Family Medicine is looking for a compassionate, motivated person to join our team. Must have reliable transportation and a passion for helping others. Chosen candidate will help us...
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.