Health Navigation Fundamentals is designed to improve your basic patient navigation skills. This comprehensive course is an introductory “Level 1” training for navigators who want to gain skills and knowledge of the history of patient navigation, communication strategies, health promotion, motivational interviewing and professional boundaries.

This course includes online prework to complete before attending the three days in person.

Ideal for

Patient Navigators, Community Health Workers, Care Coordinators, Promoters de Salud.

Cost

• $800 general public.
• Free to participants with coupon code.

What to Expect

You will gain access to the prework course several weeks before the in-person dates. You can work through this prework content at your own pace, but the prework is due prior to attending in-person.

During the live course, you will be guided through hands-on activities to build your skills and confidence in patient navigation. Lunch will be provided.

3-day In-person Event

The same course will be offered in two separate opportunities, please choose the one that best fits your schedule:

June Details

8:30 AM - 5 PM on the following dates:

• Day 1: 06/13/25
• Day 2: 06/20/25
• Day 3: 06/27/25

Location: 

Clinica Family Health
8510 N Bryant St.
Westminster, CO 80031

July Details

8:30 AM - 5 PM on the following dates:

• Day 1: 07/16/25
• Day 2: 07/17/25
• Day 3: 07/18/25

Location: 

Lowry Conference Center
1061 Akron Way
Denver, CO 80230

Course Access

You should receive an email by 5/15/25 and 6/15/25 for June and July offerings, respectively, from the course teaching assistant with instructions on accessing your course prework. When the online materials become available, you will be able to access them in Brightspace by using the credentials you used to request a seat. The prework is required before you attend the in-person course.

If you have any questions, please contact admin@patientnavigatortraining.org.

Successful Completion

To earn a Certificate of Completion, you must complete the following:

• Attend all 3 in-person days
• Complete 80% of assignments
• Complete the post-course evaluation

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the history and purpose of patient navigation.
2. Describe communication strategies for building effective client relationships.
3. Assess patient strengths and barriers to care.
4. Practice client assessment and linking to appropriate resources.
5. Describe ways to maintain professional boundaries.
6. Demonstrate basic motivational interviewing skills.

Length of Learning Opportunity

Online prework + 3 in-person days.

Primary Competency

Communication Skills.

Cancellation Policy

• If you are unable to attend the course, you must cancel your registration at least 10 days before the first day of training in order to receive a refund.
• Cancellations are subject to a $75 cancellation fee.
• To cancel, you must send an email to gardenia.najera@cuanschutz.edu
• No-shows will not be granted a refund.
• Refunds will be issued on the original card used for payment OR as a credit toward a future course.

Looking to take your training even further?

This course is one of four instructor-led classes that make up the Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Pathway, a comprehensive bundle designed to equip you with the essential skills to become a credentialed CHW in Colorado. If you're considering a broader learning experience, the full pathway offers:

• 4 instructor-led courses
• discounted bundle price: $1,500 (save $500)
• additional required self-paced courses at no extra cost
• the option to attend the courses online or in-person
• foundational skills in health navigation, care coordination, motivational interviewing, and CHW fundamentals

Completing the full pathway qualifies you to take the state of Colorado assessment and be listed as a credentialed CHW in Colorado. If that’s part of your goal, you can explore the full details:

Community Health Worker Training Pathway

We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please let us know of any accommodations that will assist your full participation.

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You will be contacted within 2 business days with additional information.