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Stephanie Schulz, BCPA replied to the topic June certification in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Spring 2024) 1 year, 4 months ago

I will let you all know as soon as I have the details, thank you for verifying your interest!
jacqueline feldman started the topic June certification in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Spring 2024) 1 year, 4 months ago

I am very interested in taking board exam in June. I am NOT in the medical field but after doing the practice exam questions i have noticed that Trish covers a lot of the questions. The rest was common sense to me knowing what an advocate can and cannot do.
Please keep me posted of how to enroll for the june dates

Thanks!
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APHA Member Services wrote a new post 1 year, 4 months ago

Documentation: Why Is It So Hard? (Connect! with Anne) Connect with Anne! March 2024 One of the key duties of an advocate is to document their activities so they can bill correctly, but more importantly, have a […]
Stephanie Schulz, BCPA started the topic Live Session #2 and ALTERNATE Live Session #2 are here! in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Spring 2024) 1 year, 4 months ago

Hello, everyone!

Thank you for the energy from you all during our meetings. I LOVED the questions and the discussions we all had, and I can’t wait for Live Session 3 to see everyone again!

For anyone who couldn’t make one of the live sessions, I hope you can take that time to watch at least one of these recordings, if not both. Each session was…[Read more]
Schandelle Acosta, BCPA replied to the topic Live-in "Companions" in the forum General Conversation 1 year, 4 months ago

Those are all really great considerations, thank you both. I’ll pass them along and see if the family might consider alternative arrangements, with contracted companions or otherwise, to meet this need.

I’d still love any recommendations for more affordable companions in CA. If anyone is aware of other professionals I haven’t mentioned who can…[Read more]
Melanie Campa,BCPA replied to the topic Live-in "Companions" in the forum General Conversation 1 year, 4 months ago

As a rule, I don’t hire caregivers for my clients. I provide them with the names of reputable agencies and am often present when the client interviews them in order to make sure the agency understands the clients needs. The client then decides which agency is the best fit for them.

If a client wants to use someone who is not employed by an a…[Read more]
Stephanie Schulz, BCPA replied to the topic Anyone familiar with Helpvet.net? in the forum General Conversation 1 year, 4 months ago

Same experience here. He originally reached out to me in October, did the same long extensive sales pitch including asking me to go to his website and had me watch a video. I was bothered with how much time it took me to get to the bottom of his ‘offer’. To pay a fee to their company to be exclusively listed in my area. Different amounts of money…[Read more]
gaylebyck replied to the topic Live-in "Companions" in the forum General Conversation 1 year, 4 months ago

Personally, I will not find private caregivers for clients. I only recommend agencies. Agencies cost more but they find the caregivers, do the background check, train them, provide insurance, etc. If a caregiver/companion doesn’t show up or gets sick, the agency finds a replacement. If there is a problem with the caregiver, the agency is…[Read more]
Stephanie Schulz, BCPA started the topic Today is the ALTERNATE Live Session #2 Tuesday 3/5/24 in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Spring 2024) 1 year, 4 months ago

Yesterday’s session was full of great questions and discussion! I am looking forward to hosting again tonight, all are welcome!

Today is the day for ALTERNATE Live Session #2 at 4pm PT/5pm MT/6pm CT/7pm ET.

I am looking forward to seeing you all, if you attended yesterday you are still welcome to attend today to get to know your other cohort…[Read more]
Schandelle Acosta, BCPA started the topic Live-in "Companions" in the forum General Conversation 1 year, 4 months ago

Hi All,

A client of mine recently hired a live-in “companion”. Unlike most caregivers, they’re not really there for the medical or ADL purposes, though they can provide non-medical supports (esp. transportation) as needed. The other key difference is they can be hired for essentially 24/7 in-person support on essentially a per-diem basis (with…[Read more]
Stephanie Schulz, BCPA started the topic Today is Live Session #2! 03/04/24 Monday in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Spring 2024) 1 year, 4 months ago

Today is the day for Live Session #2!

I am looking forward to seeing you all during today’s live session at
2pm PT/3pm MT/ 4pm CT/5pm ET!

If you can’t make it, there will be an alternate session on Tuesday or you can catch a recording. Here is the zoom info:

APHA Admin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: 100 Days to Launch…[Read more]
Stephanie Schulz, BCPA replied to the topic Lesson 2 in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Spring 2024) 1 year, 4 months ago

Thank you for your assessment, Camille!

Being creative and working towards accomplishments, I interpret as a problem solver, very useful qualities! Not accepting “no” easily and asking “why” will suit you well. Many times it just takes asking why to cause a pause and opportunity to problem solve and get the help your clients want/need and…[Read more]
Camille Honesty started the topic Lesson 2 in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Spring 2024) 1 year, 4 months ago

While I don’t thrive on challenges, I feel I am creative and work towards accomplishment and don’t accept no easily. I am a people person. I do have an entrepreneurial spirit. I understand the value I can bring as an advocate. My challenge will be the line between medicine and advocacy. I will need to practice this balance.
APHA Member Services wrote a new post 1 year, 4 months ago

Patient Perspectives: Ehlers Danlos Syndrome with Emily Rubenstein February 2024 Join us for a discussion with Emily Rubenstein who is here to share her story and help educate the APHA community about hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). On-Demand Recording: 50 minutes /*! elementor – v3.19.0 – 29-01-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Emily Rubenstein was diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and endometriosis in 2022 after years of searching for an explanation for her chronic and worsening symptoms. Given how challenging her own experience has been, she is interested in how she can help others with chronic illness—diagnosed and yet to be diagnosed—advocate for themselves and receive the care they deserve. Emily works at the Aspen Institute, where she leads the Food Leaders Fellowship and previously supported the Health Innovators Fellowship. Prior to Aspen, she worked in educational testing and research. Emily received her bachelor’s from Harvard, where she studied education policy.https://vimeo.com/917979626 Additional Resources Emily’s talk at the Externally Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting CINK Center PRISM Spine & Joint: Home – P.R.I.S.M. Ehlers Danlos Society Disjointed Endo surgeon, Dr. James Robinson A few instagram accounts to follow for EDS are below: @_whatgracewore @positivelychronictravels @cortdoesscience @ehlers.danlos @ehlersdanlosresearch @drashleydenmark @emilyrichot @bendy_bodies @hypermobilitymd @marstheenbyzebra @bendybodyblog @takeahikeeds @harrythezebra1 @pace_with_jace @unstrungstudios @ariellacohencoleman @magicallycaitlyn @izzy.kornblau @geneticallybendy @pinksaltcollective @danielle_vaccarowellness @faultymarionette Emily’s contact info: emilyfrubenstein@gmail.com (email) @thechroniclingcouple (joint instagram account with Daniel, where we post about both of our chronic illnesses) @emrubenstein Discuss this topic: Check in with APHA Memb … Patient Perspectives: Ehlers Danlos Syndrome with Emily RubensteinRead More »
Stephanie Schulz, BCPA replied to the topic Certification in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Spring 2024) 1 year, 4 months ago

That is exciting! I am glad that you decided to look more into it, Jackie.

Yes! The the course offered in practice up would be a great tool to use when studying for the exam!

I used a different course to help prepare that is no longer available. This APHA course was developed more recently and was not available when I was studying.

I will…[Read more]
jacqueline feldman started the topic Certification in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Spring 2024) 1 year, 4 months ago

I now realize that I do want to be board certified. Is the class on APHA the best way to learn and prepare for the test?
Any suggestions are welcomed!
Stephanie Schulz, BCPA replied to the topic Alternate Live Session Dates and Links! in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Spring 2024) 1 year, 4 months ago

Glad the times work, Camille! I understand that work schedules may not be that far out but hopefully the alternates if not the original times will ultimately work 🙂

Thanks,
Steph
Stephanie Schulz, BCPA replied to the topic Alternate Live Session Dates and Links! in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Spring 2024) 1 year, 4 months ago

You can join however it works best for you!

Thanks,
Steph
Stephanie Schulz, BCPA replied to the topic Question RE: CEU for BCPA in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Spring 2024) 1 year, 4 months ago

Hi, Lisa!
Great question and it can be confusing!

Yes, that is correct. Completing the final lesson in each course, will award you the CEU certificate. If you are not yet certified and plan to be, then it would be best to wait since they won’t accept any CEUs that were completed prior to your certification date. For anyone who may already be a…[Read more]
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