Your Digital Presence – Design on a Dime

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Instructor: Christie Cox

Length: 60 minutes (Workshop + Demo)

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Course Overview

Marketing doesn’t have to be overwhelming—or expensive. In this hands-on workshop, patient advocate and branding expert Christie Cox walks you through how to use Canva, a free and intuitive design platform, to promote your advocacy practice with confidence. You’ll learn how to create engaging graphics, build your visual brand, and design content that attracts and educates your audience—no graphic design degree required. Whether you’re just starting out or need a refresh, this course will help you show up professionally across digital spaces while staying true to your mission.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the core features of Canva and its usefulness for solo practitioners and small teams.
  • Build branded content templates that reflect your advocacy niche and services.
  • Design shareable social media graphics, client flyers, and promotional visuals that look polished and credible.
  • Learn time-saving hacks like batch-creating content, using AI tools, and accessing royalty-free imagery legally.
  • Apply practical design principles (color, hierarchy, layout) to boost engagement and credibility.
  • Get bonus handouts with key takeaways.

Meet The Instructor

Christie Cox, BCPA, is a former marketing communications executive whose career took a sharp turn when chronic illness rerouted her life. Now a Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) and proud Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) rare medical zebra, she channels her lived experience into purpose-driven patient advocacy. As an advisor, speaker, and author of Holding It All Together When You’re Hypermobile, Christie is on a mission to help patients feel seen, heard, and empowered—cutting through the medical maze with clarity, compassion, and just the right amount of flair.

Branding Kits

In partnership with APHA Member Christie Cox, we are pleased to offer Custom Done-for-You Marketing Canva Templates made specifically for patient advocates who want to design on a dime without sacrificing style or professionalism. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to uplevel your online brand presence, Christie’s plug-and-play editable templates make it easy to show up online with polish, purpose, and a consistent voice that reflects your unique mission.

BASIC BRAND KIT
 

Brand board (colors and fonts) based on your logo
  • Branded business card
  • Three editable templates to use for social media posting
  • One page flyer/brochure template
  • Invoice template
  • Letterhead template

$549

($399 APHA member price)

TECH-SAVVY GROWTH KIT

Everything in the Basic Kit, PLUS:
  • Digital business card for use on Linktree/Instagram
  • Social Media Profile/Page
  • Email header graphic
  • Six editable templates to use for social media posting and advertising

$749

($599 APHA member price)

IMAGE ENHANCING PRO KIT

Everything in the Basic and Tech-Savvy Kits, PLUS:
  • Custom branded PowerPoint slide template for public speaking
  • One page sales website (design only)
  • Branded email signature
  • Testimonial graphic for social media promotion

$1,149

($999 APHA member price)

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