Listening, Empathy, and Partnership: Foundations of Patient-Centered Care

Monday, January 27, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Online/Virtual, Fort Smith, AR


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), AOA Category 1-A (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

This CME activity provides an in-depth exploration of patient-centered communication (PCC) and its pivotal role in enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. Participants will learn key PCC principles, evidence-based implementation strategies, and solutions to overcome common barriers in clinical practice. This program equips healthcare professionals with advanced PCC strategies tailored for diverse populations and healthcare settings.

1. Define patient-centered communication (PCC) and describe its importance in medical practice.
2. Identify the key principles of PCC and their role in enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
3. Apply evidence-based strategies to implement PCC techniques in clinical practice.
4. Recognize common barriers to PCC and propose practical solutions to overcome them.
5. Explore advanced PCC strategies tailored for diverse populations and healthcare settings.

1. Define Patient-Centered Communication
2. Identify key principles of Patient-Centered Communication
3. Apply evidence-based strategies
4. Recognize barriers to patient-centered communication
5. Explore advanced patient-centered communication.

 

ACCME Accreditation Statement

The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Claiming CME Credits
Once your attendance has been recorded, an evaluation will appear in your attendee portal. Attendees must evaluate all sessions attended to receive a CME credits and/or Certificate of Participation.

 

 

Cancellation Policy

When notified in writing and timely, ACHE will issue a refund for accredited continuing education activities.

Procedures and Responsibilities

1. All cancellations and requests for a refund must be received in writing no less than 20 days before the first day of the accredited continuing education activity to receive a full refund, less a 20% administrative fee.
2. No refunds will be made on cancellations received less than 20 days of the first day of the accredited continuing education activity.
3. Cancellations and requests for a refund shall be submitted in writing to the ACHE Office of Continuing Education. If the cancellation is submitted via U.S. Mail, the envelope must be post marked by the applicable deadline above.
4. ACHE reserves the right to cancel or postpone accredited activities, if necessary.  In the event of a cancellation of an accredited activity, course fees will be fully refunded.  
5. ACHE is not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable travel expenses.
6. ACHE reserves the right to cancel or postpone accredited activities, if necessary.  In the event of a cancellation of an accredited activity, course fees will be fully refunded.  
7. ACHE is not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable travel expenses.

Accessibility Statement
 
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodation, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education acknowledge that no commercial support was received for this activity.