Physician Assistant & Nurse Practitioner Leadership in Healthcare

Coming spring 2023

The healthcare system in the United States is becoming increasingly reliant on the clinical and leadership skills of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. A massive projected shortage of physicians coupled with a strong projected growth of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in the coming decade means these two roles a fast becoming the backbone of our healthcare system.

Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner healthcare providers have begun to assume leadership roles in healthcare that had been previously reserved for physicians. To address the unique needs of leadership in the healthcare field, this program is taught by industry professionals with topics specifically designed to address the needs of the sector.

Participants learn about conflict management, effective communication, advocacy and assertiveness, measurement of productivity and outcomes, and billing and reimbursement.

Pathway

Individuals must successfully complete four of the available courses. There are no pre-requisites or order in which courses must be completed.

Leaners are expected to complete each course in 10 weeks. The program can be completed within 12-18 months.

Continuing Education

This program allows students to earn Continuing Medical Education credits based on the number of lecture hours at the competition of the program.