Hope and Resilience at the End of Life - Fall 2020

Thursday, September 24, 2020, 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM

Doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains and all health care providers working with patients at end-of-life often feel uniquely called to this compelling health care practice. Presented by an experienced multidisciplinary panel of speakers, this educational opportunity equips professionals working in end-of-life care to transform crucial conversations at the end-of-life. Participants will gain critical knowledge so they may continue to find joy and satisfaction in serving patients with chronic or life-limiting illness.

1. Improve verbal interpersonal communication in end of life care between health practitioners and patients/families.
2. Discuss methods to talk to patients and families about end of life.
3. Define the effects of positive communications for incurably ill patients on family and professional care providers.

General Registration - $199

Rutgers Faculty, Alumni, and Group Registration (4 or more at the same time) - $149 

Rutgers Current Student Registration - $99

Same Day Registration - $249

Advanced registration and payment is required to confirm your registration. Registration can only be accepted through this website.

Confirmation
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation message confirming you have paid to attend this conference. Your registration is not confirmed until payment is complete. 

Cancellation/Refund

Email requests will be honored up to four business days before the conference. If you need to cancel your registration, please email us at [email protected] with your request. If cancellation occurs within three business days prior to the start of the conference, a refund will not be available. 

For additional information, questions, concerns, or if you require special arrangements to attend this activity, please contact Rutgers Center for Professional Development by telephone at 973-972-6655 or by email at [email protected].

Rutgers reserves the right to modify program content, faculty and program activities. It also reserves the right to cancel the activity if necessary. If the activity is cancelled, liability is limited to the registration fee.

 

In support of improving patient care, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

PHYSICIANS

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSES

This activity is awarded 6 contact hours (60 minute CH). Nurses should only claim those contact hours actually spent participating in the activity.

SOCIAL WORKERS

Approved for 6 CE hours for NJ & NY social workers. (pending approval)

Method of Participation

In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credit, participants are required to check in at the registration desk, attend the program, and complete the online evaluation form at the conclusion of the activity. A letter certifying attendance and credit certification will be emailed to participants upon completion of the online evaluation survey.

Planners and speakers have no conflicts of interest to disclose regarding this educational activity.

There is no commercial support for this activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (6.00 hours)

Thursday, September 24, 2020