Become an EPEC Trainer

October 5-6, 2017

(Hyatt Lodge McDonalds Campus - Oak Brook, IL)

The Become an EPEC Trainer Conference is a one-and-a-half-day conference for participants who want to become EPEC trainers in order to teach the essential clinical competencies of palliative care to others. Topics covered include communication skills, symptom management, and ethics relevant to palliative care. Participants are exposed to a variety of education techniques based on adult learning principles, including interactive lecture, role play, and case-based teaching. In addition, participants receive EPEC educational materials including the EPEC Curriculum, PowerPoint slides, and trigger videos. Upon completion of the conference, participants are designated as EPEC Trainers and are encouraged to use their knowledge and skills to educate fellow clinicians in the core competencies of palliative and end-of-life care.

Professional Development Workshop (PDW)

October 6-7, 2017

(Hyatt Lodge McDonalds Campus - Oak Brook, IL)

The Professional Development Workshop (PDW) takes place immediately following the ‘Become an EPEC Trainer’ Conference. This one-and-a-half-day workshop is intended to familiarize participants with the theory and practice of adult learning and clinical practice improvement. Individuals who want to further enhance their teaching and leadership skills are welcome at this workshop. Day 1 of the PDW focuses on improving teaching skills. Attendees will first learn about teaching methods in didactic sessions and will then participate in hands-on practice techniques. Day 2 of the PDW emphasizes practice improvement and includes practical exercises that demonstrate the skills of team building, systems research, and advocacy. Participation in a PDW is necessary for those who aspire to the position of EPEC Master Facilitator. Participants can opt to enroll for the first day if the goal is to improve teaching skills, or they can enroll for both days if they also want to learn practice improvement methods.

Conference Registration and Pricing

To register for a conference, you must complete the online registration. For more information, please call us at 312-503-3732. Refunds minus a $50 handling fee will be granted if requested prior to September 1, 2017. Refunds will not be given after this date. Registration fees can be applied to participation in a future equivalent conference. 

Conference fees include: breakfast and lunch each day, electronic copies of all curriculum and video vignettes.

Hotel Information

The conference will be held in the serene retreat-like setting of The Hyatt Lodge at McDonald’s Campus and the attached Hamburger University, located at 2715 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL 60523. Call the Hyatt Lodge for reservations at 888-421-1422 and mention the "Annual EPEC Conference and PDW" to receive our discounted room rate or click here to book online reservations.