Patient Navigation
The holder of this badge understands the role of navigators in healthcare. The badge holder can describe the social determinants of health, recognize factors contributing to health disparities, apply principles of cultural competency in the navigator role, and recognize protected healthcare information and describe strategies for maintaining HIPAA compliance. The earner understands cultural competency, health literacy, and approaches for mitigating health disparities.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
Earning Criteria
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Successfully complete a four-week course designed to mirror the experience of a Patient Navigator. A key component of the course is introduction of basic navigation skills, assimilation of these skills, and reflection upon the prospective application of these skills in the healthcare setting.