Health Professions Education Teaching, Certificate

As the demand for health professionals and educational programs continues to grow nationwide, so does the need for well-prepared health professions faculty educators who have advanced training in educational theory, instructional strategies in the health professions and related assessment methods. The Health Professions Education Teaching curriuclum was intentionally designed to formally prepare healthcare professionals with the foundations needed to engage in educational scholarship, curricular design, assessment, program evaluation, and institutional leadership. 

Your classmates will consist of learners from the various health professions including medicine, pharmacy, nursing, physician assistant, physical therapy, and dentistry, among others who are interested in preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.

At the conclusion of their study, students in the PBC in HPE Teaching program will be able to:

1.  Articulate how people learn and the strategies that achieve effective learning processes and outcomes.
2. Demonstrate evidence-based teaching and assessment methods at the course or program level.
3. Work effectively in interprofessional teams.
4. Apply a systematic and evidence-based approach to instructional development of online or hybrid learning environments.

Admission requirements for Health Professions Education Teaching graduate certificate are listed below: 

• An official application
• 75.00 application fee
• No GRE Required
• Submit Proof of current professional licenses for applicants who are clinically practicing (Applicants may upload a pdf/copy of the license directly to the admissions portal) 
• Submit official transcripts from all former institutions
• You must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in the health professions or a related field
• Current CV/Resume

The professional licenses requirement may be waived for individuals whose profession does not require a license to practice, and they will still be considered for admission.