Core Competencies for Non-Clinically Licensed Patient Navigators

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Core Competencies for Non-Clinically Licensed Patient Navigators

These competencies can be used by health care professionals and institutions considering qualifications for patient navigators. Patient Navigation stakeholders may use the competencies as a guide for training and professional development with proper acknowledgement. The GW Cancer Center has a free online training funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to build competence within the patient navigation workforce.

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