Community, Professional and Continuing Education

 

Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is proud to offer many exceptional courses, programs and certificates for personal and professional development. Click the Learn More button for program information and to enroll today.

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Advanced Certificate in Nursing Precepting

This is an advanced certificate that goes beyond the basics covered by other preceptor training courses. Learners will cover the fundamental skills of effective precepting, as well as more advanced competencies for effective communication and mentorship required by the preceptor role.

The Advanced Certificate in Nurse Precepting will cover fundamental concepts within the preceptorship processes from communication and mentoring. Throughout the modules students will work through various activities to gain a strong understanding of learning objectives.


ASU & Mayo Clinic Health and Wellbeing Certificate

Some people use the terms “health” and “well-being” interchangeably. But the definition of each term has a different meaning. The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. So, health goes beyond the absence of disease.

Well-being, on the other hand, is a personal decision to make changes toward a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. A person’s devotion to wellness centers around enhancing their complete well-being. This holistic view of well-being includes the optimal health of the body, mind and spirit.


Foundations of Clinical Research Management Certificate

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The Foundations of Clinical Research Management Program provides a basic introduction and foundation for the management of clinical studies.

It consists of three courses which include Introduction to Ethics in Research, Introduction to FDA Regulations for Human Subject Research, and Introduction to Clinical Research Operations.

For more information, contact CRM Program Director, Kaushal Shah, at kaushal.p.shah@asu.edu.


Fundamentals of Healthcare for Veterans

One in 10 Americans is a Veteran. The Veterans administration only sees 33% of those Veterans for health care. The other 67% are seen in the community.

Learners will implement a change in practice to apply new knowledge related to: military culture, branches of service, typical enlistment experience, trauma and PTSD, readjustment and reintegration issues, Veteran benefit and health care system political and economic factors affecting Veteran's healthcare, and caring for the special mental health and medical needs of Veterans.


Global Health Management Certificate

Influence health systems on a global scale, driving organizational change and new approaches in the post-COVID age. Gain a nuanced understanding of the diverse social, political, and cultural issues surrounding global health delivery and practice. Develop the skills and knowledge needed to lead an organization through new and emerging health care challenges.

Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University and ASU’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation’s online Global Health Management certificate program empowers health professionals of all backgrounds, equipping them with the perspectives and skills to join the next generation of rising global health leaders.


Health Innovation Leadership Certificate

Make a difference in modern health care by developing leadership skills that drive innovative results. Gain a solid understanding of complexity in health care systems while mastering methods for applying best practices and new ideas in organizations and teams.

Thunderbird’s online Health Innovation Leadership certificate program delivers expert instruction from Arizona State University’s nationally-ranked Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, empowering health care leaders with advanced tools to advocate for the best care and the latest evidence-based practices.


Health Policy Academy

The world of politics, especially health policy, can often seem like a closed bubble – daunting, secluded and inaccessible. For professionals hoping to gain experience and connections in this field, it can be difficult to know where to begin.

The Health Policy Academy (HPA) is designed to help decode and demystify the world of health policy. Participants in this program, regardless of past experience or training, will have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the health policy sphere. Learn about the policy concerns underlying current issues, the political framework surrounding them and how to navigate the two as an effective advocate.


Human Trafficking Awareness Program

Human trafficking is a world-wide public health and social justice issue. Although it spans every country, it is also happening in the United States in cities and rural communities, and it can impact anyone regardless of age, gender, socio economic status, race, or sexual identity.

This course will provide an overview of the two main types of trafficking: sex and labor, and an insight into the terminology used, red flags, who the buyers are, and more.

Human trafficking is happening all around us – this course will help you recognize it, and know what to do.


Interprofessional Practice in Primary Care

With an urgent need for an expanded primary care workforce and the improvement of team-based collaborative care, the Interprofessional Practice in Primary Care course is an essential resource for learning, growth, and practical application. This 4-hour accredited course introduces up-to-date information and tools for team-based practices central to high-quality health care, including care coordination and integrated care, team decision-making and habits of high-performing teams. 
 
All course content aligns with the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC®) core competencies and offers practical applications tailored to the primary care setting. Learners earn 4 Continuing Education Credits in six health and social care professions, Digital Badge in Interprofessional Practice in Primary Care, and Certificate of Completion.


Introduction to Interprofessional Team-Based Care

The Introduction to Interprofessional Team-Based Care modules cover the foundational knowledge of team-based care and collaborative practice. The modules use a case-based learning approach with realistic scenarios of patients and families seen in a variety of primary care settings. General categories of interprofessional competencies, such as knowledge of team members’ roles and communication and conflict-management strategies, are embedded in actual clinical situations and decisions.

These universal and easily accessible eLearning modules reflect Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC®) core competencies as well as key team-based applications for primary care.

Learning objectives in each module are directly connected to specific IPEC® competencies, making it easy to see exactly what skills and knowledge can be acquired through completion.


Introduction to the Health Professions and the US Healthcare System

Do you ever wonder why our healthcare system seems so complicated?

Perhaps you are an innovative thinker wondering what healthcare might look like in the future and how healthcare technology works. Or maybe you are thinking about going into the healthcare field but are unsure just what path you want to take - and what getting there looks like.

This course will set you on a path to discover the answers to all of these questions and more.


I-TEAM: Interprofessional Training in Empathy, Affect and Mindfulness

I-TEAM By Design™ educates individuals and teams in core concepts of patient-centered, team-based healthcare delivery, and provides training opportunities to enhance interpersonal and interprofessional communication and connectivity. Get ready to strengthen your empathy and humility muscles, cultivate heightened self- and other-awareness, and build emotional attunement.

With a solid 80's montage vibe and snippets of the videos in the program - the I-TEAM By Design™ teaser below will introduce you to some of the characters and the vibe of this fully animated and accredited short course.


Lactation Clinical Internship

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***Due to high demand, we are not currently accepting new interns.***

ASU expert faculty in the lactation and education field have developed an integrated 530 hours of clinical internship with one of the lowest prices in the industry from accredited universities.  This internship gives an in-depth perspective of the lactation consultant profession.

The Academy of Lactation Education Programs has a team of clinical experts ready to support you along the journey. The program is part of the Edson School of Nursing and Health Care Innovation.


Lactation Education Program

The curriculum of this course aligns with 2018 Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC) competencies and is approved as a lactation management course provided 95 hours of didactic instruction. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the maternal and infant anatomy and physiology as it relates to breastfeeding. Normal and complicated situations are presented. Curriculum is designed using evidence-based best practices. Documentation, consultation strategies, research concepts, and socio-cultural and ethical considerations are included.

The course includes 5 hours of communication and counseling as required by IBLCE. Learning is supported with detailed images, case study videos, and interactive learning activities to retain the students' interest, increase retention, and maximize preparation for the IBLCE exam.


Online Culture and Health

What really is ‘culture’ and who decides what creates it? Is it what language we speak and where we grew up or does it go beyond that to encompass what we believe, think, and value? In this course you will unpack some of those questions and extend them into the field of healthcare.

You’ll take a look at the U.S. as well as other countries to examine health, illness, and how healthcare is delivered. You will also unpack barriers to intercultural communication and strategies to not only overcome these but to improve upon them. Cultural competency is increasingly important in not only health care but every single industry - come find out more about what it means - and how it applies to you - in this course!


Teamwork Toolkit for the Clinical Learning Environment

This accredited CAIPER Interprofessional By Design® Microlearning Course provides a timely and practical introduction to the Clinical Learning Environment (CLE). The course covers core features, goals and strategies of a CLE to support clinicians, students, and members of clinical teams in providing quality care to patients and families.
 
The course is comprised of seven short, self-paced modules that include microlearning videos, discussion questions to facilitate team engagement, and knowledge checks to reinforce key concepts. The modules may be used by individual learners or in a group setting and are especially effective for engaging students and team members in discussions about improving their CLE.
 
The course is beneficial for both students and clinicians in all health professions and practice settings. Continuing education credits and digital credential included.


 

For credit-bearing certificate programs, please see our Graduate Certificates