Advocacy 101: Making A Difference

Through a series of lessons and practical learning activities, this course will help you gain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively communicate your ideas and concerns to legislators in order to influence decisions that impact cancer care.

Categories: Professional Issues/Advocacy

FormatWebcourse
Contact Hours4.7
Member PriceFREE
Non-Member PriceFREE
Contacteducationcourses@ons.org
Technical RequirementsTechnical Requirements
Cancellation PolicyCancellation Policy

Upcoming Dates

No upcoming programs scheduled

Date Location Instructor Registration Deadline
06/05/2013 - 07/03/2013 ONS Online Courses 05/28/2013 11:59 PM
08/07/2013 - 09/04/2013 ONS Online Courses 07/30/2013 11:59 PM
10/16/2013 - 11/13/2013 ONS Online Courses 10/08/2013 11:59 PM

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ONS is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation.

ONS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #2850.

There is no sponsor for this program.

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Course Objectives

 
Identify key information about one legislator in the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives that represents their community.
List three key components to include in communications with legislators.
Locate the ONS Health Policy Agenda and other resources to support communication with legislators.
Request information from a legislator about their stance on healthcare issues.