New Virtual Training Available on Serious Illness Communication

October 31, 2024

The Center for Advancing Serious Illness Communication (CASIC) is offering free comprehensive training in November and December that will introduce physicians to serious illness communication and to the Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG). 

This evidence-based, patient-tested tool was developed by Ariadne Labs, a joint center for health systems innovation at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. 

This no-cost, CME-eligible training is available to members of care teams who work with patients with serious illnesses.  

First, trainees will take a prerequisite sequence of three on-demand, online modules. 

Part 1: Serious Illness Conversation—An Introduction (.25 credit) 

Part 2: The Serious Illness Conversation Guide (.5 credit) 

Part 3: Implementing Serious Illness Communication (.25 credit) 

Upon completion of the modules, trainees will take part in a live, virtual three-hour classroom training session (3 credits) where they will: 

• Experience the SICG as part of a structured approach for ensuring the delivery of serious illness conversations. 

• Practice the communication skills necessary to use the SICG, receive feedback to improve those skills, and integrate these skills into your practice. 

The next training sessions will take place on: 

• Thursday, November 7, 1 to 4 pm 

• Tuesday, November 19, 1 to 4 pm 

• Thursday, December 5, 1 to 4 pm 

Space is limited and must be reserved and confirmed in advance. For more information and to register, visit www.advancingsic.org/training-and-events or contact Lori Brostrom, CASIC executive director.   

CASIC is a joint project of the MMA and the Minnesota Hospital Association. 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) and the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA). The MMA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit Designation Statements: 

Part 1: The MMA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Part 2: The MMA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Part 3: The MMA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Classroom training: The Minnesota Medical Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.