Patient Advocate / Healthcare Navigator in California

Patient advocates help individuals navigate complex healthcare systems — understanding their rights, resolving billing disputes, coordinating care between providers, and ensuring treatment decisions align with patient wishes. Growing demand as healthcare complexity increases, with roles available in hospitals, insurance companies, and nonprofits.

$41,580 CA Median Salary
11% Growth Rate
6 months–4 years Training

💰 Patient Advocate / Healthcare Navigator Salary in California

Estimated salary range for Patient Advocate / Healthcare Navigators in California, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$30,000
Median
$41,580
Experienced
$62,000

🎓 Patient Advocate / Healthcare Navigator Licensing in California

Credential required: BCPA (Board Certified Patient Advocate) or NAHAC Certification

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the California state licensing board before enrolling.

Schools and programs related to Patient Advocate / Healthcare Navigator in California

These listings are shown as related training options for Patient Advocate / Healthcare Navigator in California. Before enrolling, compare program length, total cost, credential outcomes, and how well each option matches local employer demand.

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Vista Adult School

📍 Vista, CA

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UEI College-Gardena

📍 Gardena, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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UEI College-Chula Vista

📍 Chula Vista, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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High Desert Medical College

📍 Lancaster, CA

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Institute for Business and Technology

📍 Santa Clara, CA

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Mt San Antonio College

📍 Walnut, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Downey Adult School

📍 Downey, CA

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American Career College-Ontario

📍 Ontario, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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UEI College-Bakersfield

📍 Bakersfield, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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UEI College-Sacramento

📍 Sacramento, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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American Career College-Anaheim

📍 Anaheim, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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MTI College

📍 Sacramento, CA

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National Career Education

📍 Citrus Heights, CA

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American Career College-Los Angeles

📍 Los Angeles, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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UEI College-Riverside

📍 Riverside, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Institute of Technology

📍 Clovis, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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San Diego City College

📍 San Diego, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Butte College

📍 Oroville, CA

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City College of San Francisco

📍 San Francisco, CA

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UEI College-West Covina

📍 West Covina, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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UEI College-Garden Grove

📍 Garden Grove, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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UEI College-Reseda

📍 Reseda, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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UEI College-Stockton

📍 Stockton, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Napa Valley College

📍 Napa, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Escondido Adult School

📍 Escondido, CA

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East Los Angeles College

📍 Monterey Park, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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UEI College-Ontario

📍 Ontario, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Southern California Health Institute

📍 North Hollywood, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Yuba College

📍 Marysville, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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San Bernardino Valley College

📍 San Bernardino, CA

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Cosumnes River College

📍 Sacramento, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Ventura College

📍 Ventura, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Cerro Coso Community College

📍 Ridgecrest, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Fresno City College

📍 Fresno, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Diversified Vocational College

📍 Los Angeles, CA

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North-West College-Long Beach

📍 Long Beach, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Palo Verde College

📍 Blythe, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Merced College

📍 Merced, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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UEI College-Huntington Park

📍 Huntington Park, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Oxnard College

📍 Oxnard, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Mayfield College

📍 Cathedral City, CA

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Glendale Community College

📍 Glendale, CA

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North-West College-West Covina

📍 West Covina, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Healthcare Career College

📍 Paramount, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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North-West College-Van Nuys

📍 Van Nuys, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Long Beach City College

📍 Long Beach, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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North-West College-Riverside

📍 Riverside, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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San Joaquin Delta College

📍 Stockton, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Concorde Career College-San Bernardino

📍 San Bernardino, CA

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Carrington College-San Leandro Campus

📍 San Leandro, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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American College of Healthcare and Technology

📍 Riverside, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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De Anza College

📍 Cupertino, CA

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Concorde Career College-San Diego

📍 San Diego, CA

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California Healing Arts College

📍 Carson, CA

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Asher College

📍 Sacramento, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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San Joaquin Valley College-Delano

📍 Delano, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Palomar College

📍 San Marcos, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Carrington College-Stockton

📍 Stockton, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula

📍 Temecula, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Saddleback College

📍 Mission Viejo, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Palladium Technical Academy Inc

📍 Temple City, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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UEI College-Oceanside

📍 Oceanside, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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California Nurses Educational Institute

📍 Palm Springs, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield

📍 Bakersfield, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia

📍 Hesperia, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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North-West College-Anaheim

📍 Anaheim, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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National Career College

📍 Panorama City, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Porterville College

📍 Porterville, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Coalinga College

📍 Coalinga, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario

📍 Ontario, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Los Angeles Pierce College

📍 Woodland Hills, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Monterey Peninsula College

📍 Monterey, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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North-West College-Glendale

📍 Glendale, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Cuesta College

📍 San Luis Obispo, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Diablo Valley College

📍 Pleasant Hill, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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College of the Redwoods

📍 Eureka, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Canada College

📍 Redwood City, CA

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Milan Institute-Visalia

📍 Visalia, CA

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Clovis Adult Education

📍 Clovis, CA

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Los Angeles Trade Technical College

📍 Los Angeles, CA

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College of Marin

📍 Kentfield, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Southwestern College

📍 Chula Vista, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Carrington College-San Jose

📍 San Jose, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Milan Institute-Merced

📍 Merced, CA

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Allan Hancock College

📍 Santa Maria, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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College of the Desert

📍 Palm Desert, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Imperial Valley College

📍 Imperial, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Galaxy Medical College

📍 North Hollywood, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos

📍 San Marcos, CA

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West Valley College

📍 Saratoga, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista

📍 Chula Vista, CA

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San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville

📍 Porterville, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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American College of Healthcare and Technology-Santa Ana

📍 Santa Ana, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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American River College

📍 Sacramento, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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College of the Canyons

📍 Santa Clarita, CA

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Merritt College

📍 Oakland, CA

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Mt San Jacinto Community College District

📍 San Jacinto, CA

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Concorde Career College-Garden Grove

📍 Garden Grove, CA

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Concorde Career College-North Hollywood

📍 North Hollywood, CA

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San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno

📍 Fresno, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster

📍 Lancaster, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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CET-Watsonville

📍 Watsonville, CA

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Reedley College

📍 Reedley, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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North-West College-Pomona

📍 Pomona, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

📍 La Puente, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Milan Institute-Palm Desert

📍 Palm Desert, CA

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Santa Barbara City College

📍 Santa Barbara, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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CET-San Jose

📍 San Jose, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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ATA College

📍 El Cajon, CA

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ABC Adult School

📍 Cerritos, CA

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Contra Costa Medical Career College

📍 Antioch, CA

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San Jose City College

📍 San Jose, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Stellar Career College

📍 Modesto, CA

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San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto

📍 Salida, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage

📍 Rancho Mirage, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Hartnell College

📍 Salinas, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Chaffey College

📍 Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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Evergreen Valley College

📍 San Jose, CA

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Victor Valley College

📍 Victorville, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Las Positas College

📍 Livermore, CA

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Central Coast College

📍 Salinas, CA

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Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield

📍 Bakersfield, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Cabrillo College

📍 Aptos, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Los Angeles Southwest College

📍 Los Angeles, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Los Angeles City College

📍 Los Angeles, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Woodland Community College

📍 Woodland, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Pasadena City College

📍 Pasadena, CA

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Valley College of Medical Careers

📍 West Hills, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Clovis Community College

📍 Fresno, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria

📍 Santa Maria, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Madera Community College

📍 Madera, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Lake Tahoe Community College

📍 South Lake Tahoe, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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InterCoast Colleges-Rancho Cordova

📍 Rancho Cordova, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Gavilan College

📍 Gilroy, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Moreno Valley College

📍 Moreno Valley, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Mendocino College

📍 Ukiah, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Mission College

📍 Santa Clara, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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College of San Mateo

📍 San Mateo, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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