BCPA-CE/APR→02/22/2028 - Advocating for Patients with Disabilities

Advocating for Patients with Disabilities Pulse program, ‘Advocating with Patients with Disabilities’ is approved for 1.0 J.E.D.I. CE by the Patient Advocate Certification Board to satisfy the requirements for Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA). Navigating today’s complex healthcare system requires both knowing when to seek help and how to provide it effectively. You can do this in our self-paced course, BCPA-CE/APR→02/22/2028 - Advocating for Patients with Disabilities. Your Presenters are Marc Berlin, BCPA and Helen Rottier, PhD. In this presentation you will receive an overview of effective advocacy with patients with disabilities. We start by grounding advocacy in the ADA's legal definition of disability, emphasizing patient autonomy, and recognizing some of the real barriers disabled individuals face in healthcare and daily life. It highlights the role of the advocate as a prepared, attentive partner who listens actively, communicates clearly with and to the patient, and supports understanding without overriding patient decision-making. The material also addresses medical and dental phobias, practical communication frameworks (such as STARs), and concrete tools like medical identity cards, accommodations, and accessible equipment, reinforced through case studies that center dignity, consent, and empowerment. - This course will provide ONE J.E.D.I. CE credit upon completion. Access the recorded session for two weeks following purchase. ***This course was designed for everyone walking the patient advocacy journey—whether you're a professional advocate, family member, caregiver, friend, or healthcare professional supporting those who need it most. While some modules offer CE Credits, the true value lies in the unexpected insights that will transform both your advocacy skills and personal growth. Join us to discover powerful tools and perspectives you never knew you needed, equipping you to make a profound difference when it matters most.