First Steps® ACP Certification Course – Sponsored by MaineHealthJune 26-28, 2019

Day 1: Design and Implementation | Day 2: Facilitator Certification | Day 3: Instructor Certification | This course will be offered in Portland, Maine.

New! Nationally Certified Decision Aids

Tools designed to help people participate in decision making about healthcare options, with the goal of promoting deliberation and discussion between patients, providers, and others about those options.

Fall 2019 First Steps® ACP CourseSeptember 10-12, 2019

Registration is NOW OPEN!

Building Physician Skills in Basic ACP

Just released!  Designed for physicians and advanced practitioners, this new online course teaches the skills of initiating & assisting patients with ACP, designing a basic ACP program, and provides guidance on new ACP billing codes.    Awards 2.5 CME and MOC credits.

National Share the Experience 2018#NSTE18

And what a fine experience it was!

Click below for downloadable presentations from all #NSTE18 speakers.

Shared Decision Making in Serious Illness (SDMSI)

A reliable and sustainable program to ensure physicians and advance practitioners have the skills to discern what matters most to patients, and then align those goals and values with current decision making.