Self-Advocacy Bootcamp
Managing heart failure or another chronic illness takes more than following instructions. You need skills to speak up, ask questions, and make informed decisions. The Self-Advocacy Bootcamp gives you practical tools to take an active role in your care. Across eight modules, you will set personal goals, coordinate appointments, communicate with healthcare providers, and evaluate treatment options. You will also build emotional resilience, strengthen your support network, and learn how sharing your story creates awareness and drives change. This course helps you lead your care with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Explain what self-advocacy means and why your voice matters.
Set clear health goals that reflect your priorities.
Organize and coordinate your care.
Ask questions and communicate clearly with your healthcare team.
Make informed treatment decisions.
Find and use trustworthy health information.
Manage stress and build emotional resilience.
Build a strong support network.
Share your story in a way that creates awareness and impact.
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction Self-Advocacy and Empowerment
Module 2: Setting Personal Goals
Module 3: Care Coordination and Management
Module 4: Communication Skills for Self-advocacy
Module 5: Effective Communication with Healthcare Providers
Module 7: Mental Health and Emotional Support
Module 8: Building and Sustaining a Support Network
BONUS Module: Introduction to Telling Your Story – Audience - Purpose - Impact!
Module 6: Making Informed Treatment Decisions and Navigating Health Information
Learner Reviews
Funding for this course was provided by unrestricted educational grants from
