First Steps® (FS) Advance Care Planning (ACP) is the foundation for weaving ACP discussions into person-centered care and preventive healthcare for all adults. When integrated in the outpatient or community setting, and early during the course of healthcare, FS ACP discussions help to normalize the concept of planning, and orient individuals to the importance of regular review and update of written plans.

Course Content

• First Steps® ACP Design and Implementation
• First Steps® ACP Facilitator Certification
• First Steps® ACP Instructor Certification

Organizations interested in replicating the FS ACP model will find it valuable to send representatives to all 3 days; however, participants are welcome to attend FS ACP Facilitator Certification or Design and Implementation independently, based on their objectives.

View the Spring 2018 National First Steps® ACP Conference brochure.

Spring 2017 FS Participant Comments

Nearby Lodging

• GrandStay® Hotel & Suites La Crosse
  525 Front Street North
  La Crosse, WI  54601
  (608) 796-1615
  • Five blocks to The Cargill Room
  • No shuttle service at all

• Hampton Inn & Suites La Crosse Downtown
  511 3rd Street North
  La Crosse, WI  54601
  (608) 791-4004
  • Six blocks to The Cargill Room
  • Limited shuttle service to The Cargill Room
  • Shuttle service to the La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) available

• Courtyard Marriott La Crosse Downtown/Mississippi Riverfront
  500 Front Street South
  La Crosse, WI  54601
  (608) 782-1000
  • One block to The Cargill Room
  • Shuttle service to the La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) available