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SUMMARY:June 2020 National First Steps® ACP Certification Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCourse Content \n\n\n					\n				Day 1: First Steps® ACP Design and Implementation ($350)			\n		\n		\n			\nFirst Steps® (FS) ACP Design and Implementation is intended for healthcare and community leaders (administrators\, managers\, program directors\, and others) and intermediate to advanced level social work practitioners who are interested in implementing an effective First Steps ACP program within their organization or community. \nPurpose\nThe purpose of this program is to describe the design elements in designing an effective FS ACP program within an organization or community. \nLearning Outcomes\nAt the end of this course\, the participant will be able to: \n\nDescribe the Respecting Choices® evidence-based\, systematic approach to creating a sustainable ACP program.\nIdentify five leadership strategies that guide the cultural transformation of person-centered ACP.\nExplain four key elements and related strategies in designing a FS ACP implementation plan.\nParticipate in small group problem-solving activities.\n\n		\n\n		\n\n\n\n					\n				Day 2: First Steps® ACP Facilitator Certification ($420\, or audit $200)			\n		\n		\n			\nThe First Steps® (FS) ACP Facilitator Certification course is designed to help participants learn the skills needed to facilitate foundational ACP discussions with any adult. \nTarget Audience\nFS ACP Facilitator Certification is intended for healthcare providers (nurses\, all levels of social workers\, health educators\, and physicians)\, clergy\, and others involved in providing ACP facilitation. \nPurpose\nThe purpose of this program is to assist participants in learning effective communication and conversation skills for person-centered ACP facilitation. \nPre-Course Requirements\n\nFirst Steps ACP Facilitator Online Core Curriculum; modules 1-4 (included in registration fee)\nPersonal Engagement Activity\nReview of Advance Directive document appropriate for your organization/community.\n\nLearning Outcomes\nAt the end of this course\, the participant will be able to: \n\nIdentify communication skills for Facilitating First Steps ACP conversations.\nCreate strategies to transfer individual goals\, values\, and preferences to the written plan.\nDemonstrate beginning competency in facilitating First Steps ACP conversations through role-play activities.\nBecome certified as a First Steps ACP Facilitator through final competency role-play demonstration.\n\nInitial Certification Requirements\n\nCompletion of the FS ACP Facilitator Certification Online Curriculum (Modules 1-4)\nCompletion of the FS ACP Facilitator Certification classroom training (8-hour classroom instruction)\n\nOngoing Certification Requirements\nCurrently\, RC has no ongoing recertification requirements. It is recommended that recertification requirements be established and monitored by the Facilitator’s sponsoring organization and RC Instructors. RC intends to establish recertification requirements in the future.\n		\n\n		\n\n\n\n					\n				Day 3: First Steps® ACP Instructor Certification ($475)			\n		\n		\n			\nThe First Steps® (FS) ACP Instructor Certification course features strategies for teaching and evaluating the communication skills of others\, and prepares participants to teach the FS ACP Facilitator Certification course. \nTarget Audience\nFS ACP Instructor Certification is intended for healthcare educators\, community leaders\, intermediate to advanced level social work practitioners\, and chaplains who are interested in becoming certified to replicate the FS ACP Facilitator Certification course in their own organization or community. \nPurpose\nThe purpose of this program is to assist participants in becoming certified as Respecting Choices First Steps ACP Instructors. \nPrerequisite\nParticipants must attend the First Steps ACP Design and Implementation course and be certified as First Steps ACP Facilitators. \nLearning Outcomes\nAt the end of this course\, the participant will be able to: \n\nDefine Instructor responsibilities and common strategies for teaching the Respecting Choices First Steps ACP Facilitator Certification course.\nFacilitate a brief discussion on selected ACP topics.\nApply three mentoring strategies to promote Facilitator certification and maintenance of competence.\nApply at least three Instructor mentoring strategies during role-play activities.\n\nInitial Certification Requirements\n\nFS ACP Facilitator Certification\nCompletion of the FS ACP Design and Implementation course\nCompletion of a FS Instructor Agreement\nCompletion of the FS ACP Instructor Certification classroom training (8-hour classroom instruction)\n\nOngoing Certification Requirements\n\nCompliance with the FS Instructor Agreement\nCompletion of curriculum updates and recertification requirements\n\n		\n\n		\n\nOrganizations 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. \n\nREGISTER | COURSE BROCHURE \n\nPrevious First Steps® Participant Comments\n\n\nNearby Lodging\nMention Respecting Choices for special rates. \n\n\n\nHampton Inn & Suites La Crosse Downtown\n511 3rd Street North\nLa Crosse\, WI 54601\n(608) 791-4004 \n\nThree blocks to the Lunda Center (6 minute walk)\nShuttle service to the La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) available\n\n\n\n\nCourtyard Marriott La Crosse Downtown/Mississippi Riverfront\n500 Front Street South\nLa Crosse\, WI 54601\n(608) 782-1000 \n\nJust under 1 mile to the Lunda Center (17 minute walk)\nShuttle service to the La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) available\n\n\n\n 
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LOCATION:Lunda Center\, 319 7th St. N\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring 2019 National First Steps® ACP Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCourse Content \n\n\n					\n				First Steps® ACP Design and Implementation			\n		\n		\n			\nFirst Steps® (FS) ACP Design and Implementation is intended for healthcare and community leaders (administrators\, managers\, program directors\, and others) and intermediate to advanced level social work practitioners who are interested in implementing an effective First Steps ACP program within their organization or community. \nPurpose\nThe purpose of this program is to describe the key elements in designing an effective FS ACP program within an organization or community. \nLearning Outcomes\nAt the end of this course\, the participant will be able to: \n\nDescribe the Respecting Choices evidence-based\, systematic approach to creating a sustainable ACP program.\nIdentify five leadership strategies that guide the cultural transformation of person-centered ACP.\nExplain four design elements and related strategies in designing a First Steps ACP implementation plan.\nParticipate in small group problem-solving activities.\n\n		\n\n		\n\n\n\n					\n				First Steps® ACP Facilitator Certification			\n		\n		\n			\nThe First Steps® (FS) ACP Facilitator Certification course is designed to help participants learn the skills needed to facilitate foundational ACP discussions with any adult. \nTarget Audience\nFS ACP Facilitator Certification is intended for healthcare providers (nurses\, all levels of social workers\, health educators\, and physicians)\, clergy\, and others involved in providing ACP facilitation. \nPurpose\nThe purpose of this program is to assist participants in learning effective communication and interview skills for person-centered ACP facilitation. \nLearning Outcomes\nAt the end of this course\, the participant will be able to: \n\nIdentify communication skills for Facilitating First Steps ACP conversations.\nCreate strategies to transfer individual goals\, values\, and preferences to the written plan.\nDemonstrate beginning competency in facilitating First Steps ACP conversations through role-play activities.\nBecome certified as a First Steps ACP Facilitator through final competency role-play demonstration.\n\nInitial Certification Requirements\n\nCompletion of the FS ACP Facilitator Certification Online Curriculum (Modules 1-4)\nCompletion of the FS ACP Facilitator Certification classroom training (8-hour classroom instruction)\n\nOngoing Certification Requirements\nCurrently\, RC has no ongoing recertification requirements. It is recommended that recertification requirements be established and monitored by the Facilitator’s sponsoring organization and RC Instructors. RC intends to establish recertification requirements in the future.\n		\n\n		\n\n\n\n					\n				First Steps® ACP Instructor Certification			\n		\n		\n			\nThe First Steps® (FS) ACP Instructor Certification course features strategies for teaching and evaluating the communication skills of others\, and prepares participants to teach the FS ACP Facilitator Certification course. \nTarget Audience\nFS ACP Instructor Certification is intended for healthcare educators\, community leaders\, intermediate to advanced level social work practitioners\, and chaplains who are interested in becoming certified to replicate the FS ACP Facilitator Certification course in their own organization or community. \nPurpose\nThe purpose of this program is to assist participants in becoming certified as RC FS ACP Instructors. \nLearning Outcomes\nAt the end of this course\, the participant will be able to: \n\nDefine Instructor responsibilities and common strategies for teaching the Respecting Choices First Steps ACP Facilitator Certification course.\nFacilitate a brief discussion on a selected ACP topic.\nApply three mentoring strategies to promote Facilitator certification and maintenance of competence.\nApply at least three Instructor mentoring strategies during role-play activities.\n\nInitial Certification Requirements\n\nFS ACP Facilitator Certification\nCompletion of the FS ACP Design and Implementation course\nCompletion of a FS Instructor Agreement\n\nOngoing Certification Requirements\n\nCompliance with the FS Instructor Agreement\nCompletion of curriculum updates and recertification requirements\n\n		\n\n		\n\nOrganizations 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. \n\nREGISTER | CONFERENCE BROCHURE \n\nPrevious First Steps® Participant Comments\n\n\nNearby Lodging\nMention Respecting Choices for special rates. \n\nGrandStay® Hotel & Suites La Crosse\n525 Front Street North\nLa Crosse\, WI  54601\n(608) 796-1615 \n\n0.6 miles to the Lunda Center (13 minute walk)\nNo shuttle service available\n\n\n\n\nHampton Inn & Suites La Crosse Downtown\n511 3rd Street North\nLa Crosse\, WI  54601\n(608) 791-4004 \n\nThree blocks to the Lunda Center (6 minute walk)\n\n\n\n\nCourtyard Marriott La Crosse Downtown/Mississippi Riverfront\n500 Front Street South\nLa Crosse\, WI  54601\n(608) 782-1000 \n\nJust under 1 mile to the Lunda Center (17 minute walk)\nShuttle service to the La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) available\n\n\n\n 
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