Professional Patient Navigation & Advocacy Certification Examination
Demonstrate your knowledge of professional patient navigation, healthcare systems, ethics, patient rights, and advocacy.
An independent competency-based certification examination for individuals who have prepared through previous education, professional experience, or independent study.
Certification Examination Only
FOUNDING STUDENT PRICEPlanned Regular Price: $119
This enrollment provides access to the Pathwell Professional Patient Navigation & Advocacy Certification Examination.
Academy coursework is not included. The examination-only pathway is intended for individuals who are already prepared to demonstrate their professional knowledge.
Founding pricing is offered to the first 100 paid examination-only enrollments.
The planned regular price is a future pricing target, not a previously charged fee.
VIEW EXAMINATION ACCESSDemonstrate Professional Navigation & Advocacy Knowledge
The Pathwell certification examination evaluates knowledge and professional judgment across important areas of nonclinical patient navigation and advocacy.
Candidates are assessed on their understanding of healthcare systems, ethical responsibilities, patient communication, care coordination, medical navigation concepts, and professional accountability.
This examination uses the same final assessment standard included in the Pathwell Professional Patient Navigation & Advocacy Academy.
Who Should Consider This Examination?
- Experienced patient advocates
- Patient navigation professionals
- Healthcare support staff
- Care coordination professionals
- Oncology navigation professionals
- Community health workers
- Individuals with relevant prior education
- Independent-study candidates
Enrollment in the full Academy is not required to take this examination.
What the Examination Covers
Ethics & Patient Rights
Patient autonomy, informed consent, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical judgment.
Healthcare Systems & Insurance
Care settings, insurance coverage, billing, appeals, financial barriers, and access to services.
Communication & Health Literacy
Patient-centered communication, shared decision-making, caregiver support, and health literacy.
Medical & Oncology Navigation
Medical terminology, diagnostic and treatment concepts, oncology navigation, and supportive care.
Care Coordination & Resources
Referrals, care transitions, community resources, and continuity of care.
Professional Judgment
Documentation, escalation, professional accountability, and complex navigation situations.
Format & Passing Standards
- 150 multiple-choice questions
- 120-minute examination time limit
- 80% minimum passing score
- 120 correct answers required to pass
- Two permitted examination attempts
- Online examination delivery
- Same examination standard as Academy students
Candidates who meet the applicable passing and certification requirements qualify for the independent Pathwell professional credential.
Preparing for the Examination
Candidates should review the professional competency areas before beginning the examination.
The examination-only pathway does not include instructional modules, Academy lessons, or Academy module assessments.
Individuals seeking structured education before testing should consider the Pathwell Professional Patient Navigation & Advocacy Academy.
EXPLORE THE COMPLETE ACADEMYIndependent Pathwell Certification
Pathwell credentials are independently issued following successful completion of applicable examination and certification requirements.
Pathwell certification does not constitute professional licensure, an academic degree, government authorization, or third-party accreditation. Employer recognition is determined independently by each organization.
Ready to Take the Examination?
If you are already enrolled, access your examination through the Course Content section below.
New candidates should complete enrollment to obtain examination access.
ENROLL IN EXAMINATION ONLY | $79