Personal Health Navigator Training
FolkTime’s OHCC Personal Health Navigator (PHN) Training is a 7-week, 80+ hour program that prepares participants to support individuals in navigating healthcare systems and making informed care decisions. Developed over a decade with input from Traditional Health Workers, this program is the first of its kind in Oregon.
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Led by a team of PHNs, CHWs, and Peer Support Specialists, the course offers a flexible format—in-person, online, or hybrid—to fit your needs.
Trainings
FolkTime offers many public trainings throughout the year. For a training that is Waitlisted, you may click the button to email to join the waitlist. If the training is Closed, unfortunately we are not able to accept more participants.
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As a nonprofit, 100% of training income goes towards developing peer programs and the peer workforce.
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To apply for a scholarship to one of our trainings, please fill out this scholarship form.
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Upcoming Trainings
Personal Health Navigator Training- Virtual
Virtual
October 13th-December 5th
This fully online, 8-week course (with one week off for the Thanksgiving holiday) will run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. Upon successful completion, graduates will be eligible to submit their certificate to the Oregon Health Authority’s Traditional Health Worker Registry to become certified as a Personal Health Navigator. Because this course builds on each session, full attendance is required. Missing even one class will affect your ability to graduate. If you have any concerns about attendance, please connect with a trainer before registering.
Course Schedule
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10/13–10/17: Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
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10/20–10/24: Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
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10/27–10/31: Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
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11/3–11/7: Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
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11/10–11/14: Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
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11/17–11/21: Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
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Thanksgiving Break: 11/24–11/28
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12/1–12/5: Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Course Cost & Scholarships
For this cohort, we are unable to offer scholarships. Our scholarship program depends on specific grants and contracts, which are not currently available for this session. The cost for the training is $1,250 per participant. We appreciate your understanding.
Registration Details
Registration is open on a first-come, first-served basis. Please only register if you can commit to attending all 7 weeks of training, as space is limited and our waitlist is long. We anticipate this cohort will fill quickly. While we hope to offer another cohort in the new year, dates are not yet confirmed.
What You’ll Learn:
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Health navigation & care coordination
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Cultural competency & health equity
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Communication & advocacy
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Chronic condition support
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Professional development & system literacy
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Why It Matters:
PHNs are certified Traditional Health Workers who connect people with care, bridge service gaps, and improve health outcomes across Oregon.
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Custom Training Available:
For private trainings or info sessions, contact training@folktime.org.
100% of training income supports the growth of peer programs and workforce development.
Get in Touch
Submit an inquiry to the right to get in touch with our Training and Technical Assistance team!
