The patient navigation model improves patient outcomes and helps eliminate barriers to health care through the use of qualified navigators who support patient-centered care. Gain an overview of the patient navigator model, learn about its benefits, and review the necessary core competencies and supporting legislation. This course includes three articles:

• “The Patient Navigation Model: Philosophy, Characteristics, and Effectiveness”
• “One Credential, Many Roles: Why CMAs (AAMA) Are Uniquely Qualified for Advanced Positions”
• “CMAs (AAMA): Linchpins of the Patient-Centered Medical Home”

Read all three articles before taking the course’s test.

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Want to earn the Population Health Module digital badge? Learners who’ve passed all six individual courses of the Population Health Module become eligible to purchase the final exam ($20 for AAMA members and $40 for nonmembers), which is worth 1 AAMA CEU, through an AAMA staff representative. Learners can call 800/228-2262 and speak with a Continuing Education Department representative or email ContinungEducation@aama-ntl.org to arrange for payment and access. If the learner passes the final exam, they will have earned and will receive the Population Health Module digital badge.

Note: Learners can pass the six individual courses in any order, without a particular time frame restriction. Career enhancement meets convenience: earn professional development at your pace!