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Professional Development in Communication and Supportive Care

Where Passionate Learners Meet Expert Faculty

SUPPORTIVE CARE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
September 29, 2023 – March 15, 2024
34 – 42 CME/CE

Professional Development in Communication and Supportive Care (PDCSC) is an interdisciplinary palliative care training program for health care professionals who care for patients with serious, advanced illnesses.

NEW in 2023!  Sessions on pediatrics, geriatrics and vulnerable patient populations

Target audience:
Advanced practice providers, physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains and psychologists
Location:
Virtual with an in-person option (See the “fine print” below.).  Sessions are recorded with on-demand access on the Canvas learning management system at the University of Chicago.
Format:
2 full-day conferences, 1 half-day communication skills workshop with practice cases with standardized patients, weekly webinars, half-day seminars for social workers and psychologists (combined) and chaplains.
What to Expect:
Expert instructors, interdisciplinary teaching that case-based and evidence-based.  Interactive webinars styled as Lunch ‘N Learn, Ask the Expert, Test your Readiness for Inpatient Care, Evolving Issues in Palliative Care.
Content:
The curriculum is aligned with professional core competencies.  An over abundance of webinars are offered.  Participants choose your own adventure attending sessions that meet your learning needs.  We recommend selecting 3 webinars to view each month.  View a preliminary schedule further below.
Pre-requisites:
No prior palliative care experience is necessary.  Experienced providers appreciate the knowledge and skill updates offered in this course.
Assignments:  None

 

The fine print

  • There is an option to attend the September full-day Communication Skills Conference in-person on 9/29/2023 at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, or participate virtually on 9/30/2023.  The conference agenda is the same.  Indicate your preference on the course registration form.    
  • CME/CE credit is available at the end of the course only through the Center for Continuing Medical Education at the University of Chicago. Read the accreditation statement.
  • Advanced practice practitioners and physicians who aspire to or  currently work in palliative care may add-on the Specialty-Level Palliative Care (SPC) Webinar Series when registering for the PDCSC.
REGISTER HERE
Course and Dates:

Professional Development in Communication and Supportive Care (PDCSC)
September 29, 2023 – March 15, 2024

Specialty-Level Palliative Care Webinar Series
April 2024 – June 2024

CME/CE Credits:

34.75 – 42.25

13

View Preliminary Schedule
Presentation Snippet:
Registration deadline – 9/19/2023
Physicians(Extension course - Add $390) $1,400.00
Advanced Practice Nurses(Extension course - Add $312) $990.00
Physician Assistants(Extension course - Add $312) $990.00
Nurses(Extension course - Add $195) $900.00
Psychologists $1,300.00
Social Workers $630.00
Chaplains $630.00
Other Professionals Please inquire.
Scholarships are available for providers working in primarily underserved communities, FQHCs, rural sites without access to palliative care services. and for the military.(The fine print: We regret that we are unable to give refunds.)
Curriculum Focus:
  • Strengthen your clinical management skills
  • Improve your competence
  • Enhance your communication skills
Virtual, interactive learning through:
  • 3 full-day CE/CME conferences:
    • Participants select one: Fri. 9/29 (in-person at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL) or Sat. 9/30 virtually.
    • November 17, 2023: Communication Skills Workshop with Simulated Patients
    • February 26, 2024
  • Interdisciplinary, case-based teaching
  • Professional Seminar Series for social workers, psychologists and chaplains
  • Webinars at 8 – 9 am and 12 pm – 1 pm CST, live and recorded
  • Access to webinar recordings and speakers’ slides on the Canvas learning management system at the University of Chicago.
Questions:

For more information, please contact
Aliza Baron

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