Respecting Choices

National Courses and Events

FMDA’s 27th Annual Conference

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort 4401 Floridian Way, Bay Lake, FL, United States

Carole Montgomery and Linda Briggs to speak at Best Care Practices In the Post-Acute & Long-Term Care Continuum in FMDA's 27th Annual Conference. This four-hour pre-conference workshop will describe the SDMSI program, designed to honor the individual’s preferences during current clinical decision-making. The SDMSI program ensures that patient values guide all clinical decisions. The presenters will […]

First Steps® ACP Certification Course – Sponsored by MaineHealth

MaineHealth 110 Free St, Portland, ME, United States

This course is being offered in Portland, Maine. 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 […]

June 2020 National First Steps® ACP Certification Course

Lunda Center 319 7th St. N, La Crosse, WI, United States

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 […]

Fall 2020 National First Steps® Virtual ACP Certification Course

Virtual (via Zoom)

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 […]

Fall 2020 National Advanced Steps Virtual ACP Conference

Virtual (via Zoom)

Advance care planning for individuals with serious, life-limiting illness is complex and challenging. RC Advanced Steps (AS) (formerly Last Steps) ACP incorporates the National POLST  program into this stage of planning. Achieving desired outcomes of National POLST requires a thoughtful approach to implementation strategies and person-centered ACP conversations. The RC AS ACP program’s systematic approach results […]

March 2021 National First Steps® Virtual ACP Certification Course

Virtual (via Zoom)

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 […]

April 2021 National Advanced Steps Virtual ACP Conference

Virtual (via Zoom)

Advance care planning for individuals with serious, life-limiting illness is complex and challenging. RC Advanced Steps (AS) (formerly Last Steps) ACP incorporates the National POLST  program into this stage of planning. Achieving desired outcomes of National POLST requires a thoughtful approach to implementation strategies and person-centered ACP conversations. The RC AS ACP program’s systematic approach results […]

Summer 2021 National Next Steps Virtual ACP Course

Virtual (via Zoom)

Next Steps ACP is offered to individuals with serious illness who have potential for complications. The goals of this stage of planning are to assess the patient’s understanding of the disease progression (and related treatment options) and to identify goals of care. While it is assumed that full care and treatment will continue, the Next […]

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