Advance Care Planning Facilitator Certification Course

The First Steps ACP Facilitator Certification course is designed to help participants learn the skills needed to facilitate foundational ACP conversations with individuals who are healthy or have early chronic illness. This course is intended for a variety of professionals (social workers, nurses, health educators, physicians, clergy, and other care providers) and community volunteers.

The purpose of this course is to assist participants in applying effective communication and conversation skills and critical thinking for person-centered ACP facilitation. These conversations have application for in-person visits and telehealth.

To achieve ACP Facilitator certification in First Steps, participants must complete the following:

• Complete Respecting Choices Online ACP Facilitator Curriculum (modules 1–4 for First Steps) – Completed prior to class
• Full participation in the Respecting Choices First Steps ACP Facilitator Certification course – In person one day event
• Role-play or shadowing validation to demonstrate ACP skills– Completed following class

To learn more about the program visit the Advance Care Planning Facilitator Certification Course page or view the registration page below.

Upcoming Dates

October 23, 2024

November 12, 2024

Registration is now open.