RELATIONS® for Healthcare Transformation 2025-2026

December 3, 2025 to December 3, 2026

The RELATIONS® for Healthcare Transformation course is a comprehensive, clinically-informed program that emphasizes the holistic elevation of the human condition—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Developed by clinicians for clinicians, this course is grounded in evidence-based outcomes and focuses on improving the quality of care for patients and the working environment for healthcare professionals.

Effective communication in medical settings is crucial as it enhances patient safety, fosters trust, and improves health outcomes, ultimately leading to a better experience for both patients and providers. With peer-to-peer learning facilitated by trusted colleagues, participants engage in real-world scenarios that enable the practical application of communication skills and techniques. The skills-based curriculum empowers participants to foster healthy relationships among team members while placing patients and their families at the heart of care strategies.

Participants will gain an understanding of the significance of effective communication, practice reflective listening, demonstrate techniques for building relationships, gather accurate information efficiently, appreciate positive interactions, and implement mindfulness techniques in healthcare settings. Ultimately, the course serves as a foundational program for fostering relationship-based communication, enhancing the overall effectiveness and well-being of the healthcare system. RELATIONS for Healthcare Transformation

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for physicians and nurses. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Explain the importance of effective healthcare provider communication in creating a culture of excellence for our patients and fellow caregivers.
  2. Discuss the benefits and practice art of reflective listening in clinical and non-clinical encounters.
  3. Demonstrate communication techniques useful in building patient and team based.
  4. Practice the skills to effectively and efficiently gather accurate information and jointly set.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.50 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 2.50 hours for completing this Course activity.

  • 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 2.50 ANCC

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 2.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 2.50 Attendance
  • 2.50 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Course opens: 
11/20/2025
Course expires: 
12/03/2026
Event starts: 
12/03/2025 - 8:00am EST
Event ends: 
12/03/2026 - 12:00pm EST

RELATIONS® for Healthcare Transformation Faculty. Presenters have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 2.50 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 2.50 hours for completing this Course activity.

  • 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 2.50 ANCC

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 2.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 2.50 Attendance
  • 2.50 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

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Requirements: CE/CME certificates are awarded to participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest. The deadline to claim credit is Dec 3, 2026.

Access Code: Some activities require an access code to register or claim credit. Please contact the organization providing the activity for the access code. The Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) does not provide access codes.

Accommodations: Please contact the course instructor to inquire about accommodations. For additional accommodation requests and/or technical support, email [email protected].

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