Welcome to the Validation for Medical Professionals course!
Reach better patient outcomes by learning concrete tools that enhance communication with older adults. Developed by physicians and an expert in adult learning, this online training combines both cognitive learning and practice that integrates skills. There are 5 lessons, each one takes approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hour. This includes a half-hour to one-hour interactive webinar with a certified Validation Teacher.
Deepen what you already know and add new tools to your tool chest.
Before starting Lesson 1, please complete the Pre-Survey that you will find in the Introduction. You will be asked to complete a Post-Survey at the end of Lesson 5. This information will help us improve the training. It’s also a good way for you to see what you’ve gained.
The AAFP has reviewed Validation for Medical Professionals, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 10/14/2024 to 11/23/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Validation for Medical Professionals is approved for 7.5 credits for AAFP Prescribed credits.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.