Updated: July 2021  (see New! or Updated! below)
---------  KEY  -------- Programs are presented in alphabetical order, by program name. ONLINE PROGRAMS, EVENTS OR ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS FOR PRIVATE, INDEPENDENT ADVOCATES and CARE PROFESSIONALS CERTIFICATION (CEs) and EXAM PREPARATION HOSPITAL OR OTHER EMPLOYMENT ADVOCACY SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
								Events - Conferences and Workshops  Programs that take place in one or two days, sometimes during the weekend, for various kinds of education and training can be found on our master calendar.
								The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates APHA provides provides business and professional advocacy support to independent patient advocates who are starting and growing private practices. Support includes areas such as client services, insurance, legal, marketing, business tools, networking and more.  Sign up at upper right for notifications >
								The Aging Life Care Association™ (ALCA) Formerly known as the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, the Aging Life Care Association provides support to those who work with individual patients and caregivers through education and professional development.
								APHA Academy Find programs that complete your business education for establishing your own practice as an independent health or patient advocate or care manager through APHA Academy.
								Assumption College (Worcester, MA) Graduate or Certificate Program Graduate level program leads to either a masters degree or post-bachelors certificate in health advocacy. This is an online program.
								New!  Becoming a Patient Advocate Online program offered by advocate Claudia Cometa, PharmD.
								A Better Way to Learn Online courses for advocates to help them advance their skills and elevate their practices.
								Boston University Master of Science in Health Communication If your interests are in health policy, journalism or other communications focused advocacy, this degree may be of interest.
								The Bridge Health Advocates offers online advocacy education through courses focused on advocacy and client service work, from communications, to medical considerations, to client intake and assessment.
								Business Advice can be found through Health Advocate Resources which supports the business of being an independant private professional patient advocate.
								The Care Excellence Institute offers exam preparation for the Board Certified Patient Advocate credential.
								The Center for Patient Partnerships at The University of Wisconsin offers an online Certificate for working professionals. They offer an online clinical patient advocacy program, in which you'll learn and advocate directly with patients.
								The Center for Patient Partnerships at The University of Wisconsin offers an online Certificate for working professionals. They offer an online clinical patient advocacy program, in which you'll learn and advocate directly with patients.
								Cleveland State University  Get started with an independent advocacy practice, and prepare for the BCPA certification exam.
---------  KEY  -------- Programs are presented in alphabetical order, by program name. ONLINE PROGRAMS, EVENTS OR ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS FOR PRIVATE, INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY CERTIFICATION (CEs) and EXAM PREPARATION HOSPITAL OR OTHER EMPLOYMENT ADVOCACY SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
								The Colorado School of Public Health and Denver Health offer the Patient Navigator Training Collaborative for hospital navigators and some specialized training.
								CSA - Certified Senior Advisors Through a comprehensive educational program, SCSA (Society of Certified Senior Advisors) helps professionals understand the key health, social and financial issues that are important to the majority of seniors.
								The Graduate Institute offers a certificate in Integrative Health Coaching and Patient Navigation working toward health coach credentialing via the ICF, integrative medicine.
								Harold P. Freeman Patient Navigation Institute The first patient navigation program developed in the United States, this institute has developed a curriculum for those interested in working as navigators for hospitals and community organizations.
								Healthcare Liaison developed the first advocacy program specializing in training already medically-trained professionals. They use video conferencing for all training. Small groups, individualized programming.
								Hospital Patient Advocacy Certificate Program Is offered entirely online by Professional Patient Advocate Institute.
								University of Illinois at Chicago offers two innovative, interdisciplinary completely online programs. Join nationally renowned patient safety authorities as you earn a master’s degree in Patient Safety Leadership or a graduate certificate in Patient Safety, Error Science and Full Disclosure at nationally ranked University of Illinois at Chicago’s College of Medicine.
								Medical claims, and working with patients, bills, is a career based on the long-time experience of people who have worked (mostly) for insurance companies.  There aren't educational programs, per se - this career develops over time.  Some states do license medical claims people.  Shy away from any group online that promises you will make a fortune, as long as you send them some money first.
								University of Miami Patient Advocacy Certificate Program The University of Miami offers this online program that provides a wide range of training and activities ranging from communications skills, to ethics, to financing healthcare and marketing.
								Mount Mercy University offers a MSN in Health Advocacy in Cedar Rapids, IA and online.
								NAHAC - National Association of Health Advocacy Consultants   NAHAC is a professional organization for consumers, professionals and those involved in policy and legislative aspects of healthcare/patient advocacy and navigation.
---------  KEY  -------- Programs are presented in alphabetical order, by program name. ONLINE PROGRAMS, EVENTS OR ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS FOR PRIVATE, INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY CERTIFICATION (CEs) and EXAM PREPARATION HOSPITAL OR OTHER EMPLOYMENT ADVOCACY SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
								The National Institute of Whole Health offers a Patient Health Advocacy Program which focuses patient health education and advocacy, as well as business skills that can be applied in all healthcare, medical care, patient services and private patient care environments.
								Nurse Advocate Entrepreneur Get started with a private advocacy practice with this 3-month program from North Shore Patient Advocates intended for nurses, social workers, and others with a strong clinical background.
								PACB - Patient Advocate Certification Board PACB is the certification body for professional patient advocates, who can earn their BCPA (Board Certified Patient Advocate) credential.
								PracticeUP! Online offers online business courses, bootcamps, and more, tailored to the needs of private, independent health and patient advocates, and care managers. Many courses are offered for free, or at discounts for members of The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates.
								Professional Patient Advocate Institute offered by Dorland and Access International provides an online learning experience which culminates in a certificate.
								RN Patient Advocates Experienced clinical RNs can participate in this learning intensive to become independent RN Patient Advocates.
								Sarah Lawrence College offers the longest-standing (graduate) patient advocacy degree program in the US.  Graduates work in all aspects of health and patient advocacy, according to their interests. In addition, they offer a certificate in Mediation in Healthcare.
								Southern Vermont College offers a both a bachelors degree and a certificate program in Healthcare Management and Advocacy.
								Stanford University offers a Patient Advocacy program, as a clinical program to afford its medical students the experience of working in community clinics.
								UC Berkeley Extension Health Advocacy Program This program is designed for those who may be working in health-related fields, as well as those who are interested in working in those fields. Its coursework covers a range of topics from the health insurance industry, to the continuum of options for patients, plus health policy and ethics.
								WASHAA - The Washington State Health Advocacy Association focuses on raising awareness of health advocacy, teach health advocacy skills, connect patients to WA state health advocacy resources.
								Whatcom Community College (Washington State)  Patient Advocacy and Navigation Program This six-month course takes place in Bellingham, WA and includes field experience.
								Events - Conferences and Workshops  Programs that take place in one or two days, sometimes during the weekend, for various kinds of education and training can be found on our master calendar.
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---------  KEY  -------- Programs are presented in alphabetical order, by program name. ONLINE PROGRAMS, EVENTS OR ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS FOR PRIVATE, INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY CERTIFICATION (CEs) and EXAM PREPARATION HOSPITAL OR OTHER EMPLOYMENT ADVOCACY SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES