This NHPCO conference offers continuing education credit for Counselors, Nurses and Social Workers. The material presented in the education sessions represents the opinions of the Faculty and not necessarily the views of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO); American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC); National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and National Board of Certified Counselors Inc (NBCC).

All faculty are required to disclose to program participants all relevant financial relationships with a commercial company. A copy of the disclosure information will be available on the conference website prior to the conference. There is a $40 processing fee for continuing education credit for Counselors, Nurses, and Social Workers participating in the conference.

Active hospice volunteers desiring continuing education credit who participate on Thursday, August 2, 2012 only (Volunteer Day) are exempt from NHPCO’s application fee. Hospice volunteer counselors, nurses and social workers will be awarded 5.5 hours of continuing education credit provided they complete required forms; see Facilitator Guide provided to all site coordinators.  

	Counselor: NHPCO is recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors, Inc. for continuing education for national Certified Counselors. NHPCO adheres to NBCC continuing Education Guidelines. This education activity is approved for 26 hours determined by the content, and counselors are awarded continuing education credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
	Nurse: NHPCO is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. NHPCO designates this live activity for a maximum of 26contact hours.  Nurses should claim only the contact hours commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Accredited status by ANCC refers only to continuing nursing education and does not imply endorsement of any commercial product discussed in conjunction with this activity.
	Social Worker: NHPCO is an approved provider of continuing education contact hours by the National Association of Social Workers (provider #886414158). This education activity is approved for 26 hours determined by the content, and social workers are awarded continuing education hours commensurate with the extent of their participation.