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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2014 Aug 26.
Published in final edited form as: Semin Oncol Nurs. 2013 May;29(2):118–127. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2013.02.007

Table 3. Navigation In-Service Training Topics.

Topic Approximate Time
Overview of the NNACC Study 3
NIH Protection of Human Subjects (online training) 3
Confidentiality/HIPAA 9
Overview of Navigation Programs 3
Audience Response System (ARS) Evaluation 3
Presentation Skills 3
Online Evaluation Program 6
Health Eating 6
Energy Balance 6
Reducing Exposure to Environmental Contamination 3
Cancer Basics Series -100 – Overview; 101 – Diagnosis and Staging; 102- Cancer Treatments; Cancer 103 – Side Effects 12
Get on the Path series: Breast Health, Cervix Health, Colon Health, Lung Health, Prostate Health (6 hours each) 30
“Native American Cancer Education for Survivors” (NACES) 3
Clinical Trials Education for Native Americans (CTENA) 3
Survivors Support Circles 3
Cancer Survivorship/Survivorship Care Plans 3
Palliative Care for the Native Cancer Patient 3
Supporting the family caregiver 3
Advanced directives, wills 3
Hospice Care (benefits, limitations, choices) 3
Navigating the Local Healthcare System 3
Safety Working out in the Community/Rural Settings 3
Assessing Community Resources/Creating Resource Binder 3
Communication skills 5
Required topics 125 hours
Additional trainings (national seminars, and workshops), topics requested by Navigators or Staff; refreshers; 75 hours
Total NPN education and training 200 hours