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Affirm-Share-Ask (ASA) Cycles for Patient-Centered Communication and Counseling eLearning

1.00 hr
eLearning
Contraception Preconception and Preventive Health Title X Family Planning Program
Last Reviewed
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RHNTC

This course supports clinical services providers and staff to apply communication and counseling skills that provide patient-centered care. The course builds on the Affirm, Share, Ask (ASA) Cycles for Patient-Centered Communication and Counseling Video Series featuring Patty Cason, MS, FNP, and Joely Pritzker, MS, FNP. The RHNTC developed this Affirm-Share-Ask (ASA) Cycles for Patient-Centered Communication and Counseling eLearning in partnership with the developer of the ASA cycle, Patty Cason.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Describe how ASA cycles can be used for patient-centered communication and counseling
  • Explain how ASA cycles help establish trust in patient-centered communication and counseling
  • Implement at least one counseling skill in their client interactions

Time: 1 hour

Certificate of Completion: Yes- available after completing the evaluation and completing the entire eLearning course