A requirement of the Our Care, Our Choice Act includes all patients who request medical aid in dying must be referred by the attending provider for "counseling," which is defined as one or more consultations, which may be provided through in-person or telehealth. This session will explore the components of the Mental Health Evaluation as well as the assessment for informed decision-making and competency. Additionally, the session will describe the important & supportive role of the Social Worker and End-of-Life Ally/Doula.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training learners will be able to:
- Describe at least one requirement of the OCOCA.
- Describe the Mental Health Evaluation Process.
- Describe the assessment for informed decision-making and competency.
- Understand the roles of the LCSW and the End-of-Life Doula
Format: Recorded webinar.
Duration: ~90 minutes
Speakers: Charlotte Charfen, MD, Jodi Shaw, LCSW, Lou Larkspur, LCSW, Joy Rodriguez, end of life ally; moderator: Susan Amina, NP
Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including community health workers, doctors, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and health educators.
Recorded: 11/13/2025
Disclosures: The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.
CE Available:
- Continuing Education Contact Hours for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.5 total Category I continuing education contact hours (1.5 Continuing Competency Credits). WRPHTC provider number 99036.
Accreditation Statement
The WRPHTC is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
