This activity is intended for pathologists interested in learning how advocacy can impact their ability to practice.

Description
This online course will allow pathologists to become better acquainted with the legislative advocacy process. The modules provide you with the core fundamentals of grassroots advocacy as well as a refresher for the more seasoned advocate. This course also defines health policy terms, provides an overview of the legislative process, and details the current health care legislative issues pathologists are facing. You will also learn how to become an effective advocate in PathNET, the CAP’s grassroots advocacy network.

Objectives
As a result of participating in this assessment activity, you should be able to:

1. Define advocacy.
2. Explain the importance of advocacy.
3. Illustrate how a bill beomes a law.
4. Identify key terms related to the legislation in the advocacy process.
5. Identify how to become involved in advocacy.

Passing Requirements
You have unlimited opportunities to take and pass the quiz. If you correctly answer 80% or more of the quiz items, you may claim your letter of participation. You must pass the quiz to claim your letter of participation.

Technical Requirements
Pop-up blockers must be turned off.

The CAP recognizes that some Veteran’s Administration, US Government, and military participants may have difficulty accessing the online activity. If you experience difficulty or have any questions, please contact a representative of the Customer Contact Center at 800-323-4040 option 1 or education@cap.org.

Availability
This activity and evaluation are available January 28, 2021 - January 27, 2024, at 11:59 PM (CT). Upon passing of the activity your credit will be awarded. Your certificate may be downloaded from your Transcript.

CC: ADVGRSRT01W2.2021

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