Patient Navigator Program Initial Survey

Name *

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Last

Did you attend the Patient Navigator Orientation? (select one)

Yes
No

Do you feel it was effective in orienting you to the program expectations? (select one)

Yes
No

If no, please comment below:

To your questions/concerns were AIMGA staff: (select one)

Very responsive and helpful
Adequately responsive and helpful
Somewhat responsive and helpful
Not at all responsive or helpful

What is your current career status? (select ALL that apply)

If employed, what is your job title?

If employed, what is your hourly rate?

What factors do you believe are limiting your career success? (select ALL that apply)

Financial stressors (housing instability, limited funds)
Social factors (limited time, health issues, unhealthy relationships, little support)
Mental health (depression, frustration, low motivation)
Lack of confidence (loss of career identity, uncertainty around skills transferability)
Limited knowledge on career options
Cultural differences and discrimination in Canada

How much time do you have to invest in this program? (select one)

Lots of available time (more than 20hrs/week)
Moderate available time (about15hrs/week)
Limited available time (less than10hrs/week)

What aspect of this program is most appealing to you? (select one)

Patient navigator training
Overview of Canadian healthcare system
Community based research
Ready to teach (instructional skills/community based presentations)
Practicum (on site training)
Career and workplace readiness
Interpreter certification

What aspect of this program do you feel you know the least about? (select one)

Navigator Training
Overview of the Canadian healthcare system
Community based research
Ready to teach (instructional skills/community based presentations)
Practicum (on site training)
Career and workplace readiness
Interpreter certification

What do you hope to gain from this program? (select ALL that apply)

Employment
Confidence and personal growth
Community with other IMGs
Understanding the Canadian healthcare system
Certification for interpreter course
Certification as a patient navigator
Expanding my knowledge of patient navigator opportunities
Skill development

Pre-program questions

Please write the following statements using the drop down menu. Note that we will be asking you these questions at program completion for comparative purposes. Therefore, respond using your current knowledge at the program onset.

At this current time, I feel confident that I have the tools critical to patient navigation presently

At this current time, I have a strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare system

At this current time, I feel connected to other IMGs at AIMGA

At this current time, I know what it takes to be an effective community based presenter

At this current time,I have a deep understanding of what is expected in the Canadian workplace

At this current time, I am comfortable navigating people from different countries including Canadians of all ages