Pulse's 2-Day Intensive Advocacy Training and Conference
A unique opportunity for caregivers, patient advocates and anyone who uses the healthcare system.
You will learn to navigate the healthcare system for yourself, your friends, and your family, or as a professional patient support person. Plus participants learn about patient safety and the many ways patients and their support teams can be involved in reducing medical errors.
The Pulse program ‘Family-Centered Patient Advocacy Training for Better Health Care’ is approved for 8 general, 3 ethics and 3 J.E.D.I. CEs by the Patient Advocate Certification Board to satisfy the requirements for Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA).
As an FCPA Graduate you may have a listing on the Pulse website
About Pulse's Family-Centered Patient Advocacy Training (FCPA)
Some course topics:
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Types of medical error, history of patient safety:
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What are healthcare providers learning about patient safety?
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What policies and standards should healthcare providers be following (but may not be)?
Communication:
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Avoiding misunderstandings
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Helping the patient feel heard
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Making sure the patient feels supported
Who’s who in health care:
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Get support within the healthcare system
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Who is in charge of the patient?
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Who to see if a problem arises?
Bias:
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Recognize your own bias
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Recognize the bias of others and protect a patient from bias
Plus much more ...
March 27 & 28, 2025
9 AM-5PM
Holiday Inn
215 Sunnyside Blvd, Plainview,
New York, 11803
​Confirmed Speakers
Helen Haskell, MA
Mothers Against Medical Errors
Helen Haskell, MA Mothers Against Medical Errors
From the 2024 FCPA Training:
Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors
Past attendees through the years:
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For caregivers, patient advocates and anyone who uses the healthcare system!
Benefits Include:
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Two coupons (value $50) for Pulse's online Advocate Academy
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Discounts on Pulse symposium and other programs
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Use of Pulse logo on your website and social media
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Private, members-only discussion forums, resources and other support
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And More....