The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has scheduled several dates in spring 2025 for the health navigator competency assessment. Passing this assessment places individuals on a state registry and allows them to be eligible for Medicaid reimbursement coming in July 2025.
To qualify for this assessment through the Patient Navigation and Community Health Worker Training Program, you must have completed the following courses:
- Level 1: Health Navigation Fundamentals
- Level 2: Care Coordination
- Basic Motivational Interviewing
- 3 eLearning course (Intro to Chronic Disease, Intro to Healthcare System, Preventive Healthcare 101)
Center for Advancing Professional Excellence (CAPE) Assessment Dates
- Friday, March 14
- Saturday, March 15
- Saturday, March 29
- Friday, April 25
- Saturday, April 26
- Saturday, May 3
- Wednesday, May 21
To sign up for the assessment, you must first register on Certemy. CDPHE is utilizing this platform for the credentialing process. Once you register and your training is verified, you will receive a link to sign up for the assessment.
For full instructions on how to become a credentialed navigator/CHW, visit the CDPHE website
Please note, a new CHW assessment is in the process of being developed and availability for that assessment will be announced.
For questions on eligibility for the assessment through PNCT, please email Gardenia Najera.
Review Session
PNCT will host a free review session for those taking the assessment this spring.
Health Navigator Assessment Review Session
Friday, April 11, 9:30 am-12 pm via Zoom
Register