SDM online skills course for providers

About the SDM Skills Course

The online SDM Skills Course is based on published research and practical wisdom from dozens of providers who have successfully implemented SDM with thousands of patients in their real-world clinical practice and research studies.

The course focuses on core competencies that build provider confidence in doing SDM effectively.

The exercises assess common barriers and engage the learner through interactivity, instant feedback from a virtual coach, and video examples.

Course details

Today’s health systems realize that providers need training to improve the SDM conversation. Prioritizing and implementing changes that matter most to patients and work best for providers doesn't have to be difficult with the right strategies and tools. The SDM Skills Course developed by Healthwise^© is an online interactive program that uses the following six strategies to help providers deliver a consistent approach to shared decision making:

1. Invite the patient to participate.
2. Present options.
3. Provide information on the benefits and risks.
4. Assist patient in evaluating options based on their goals and concerns.
5. Facilitate deliberation and decision making.
6. Assist with implementation.

Get help setting up an account to access the training.

CME credit information

You can earn 1.5 enduring materials, self-study American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) prescribed credits.

American Medical Association (AMA) and AAFP equivalency

Providers may choose to include the following in addition to the AAFP credit statement: AAFP prescribed credit is accepted by the AMA as equivalent to AMA Physician's Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA PRA. When applying for the AMA PRA, prescribed credit earned must be reported as prescribed, not as category 1.

Visit the AAFP credit system website for all AAFP credit equivalencies and recognition.