Health Care Professions Certificate
Improve Education for Health Care Professions
Passionate about shaping the next generation of health care professionals? The Teaching and Learning in Health Care Professions certificate is a 9-credit program designed for current UW-Madison graduate students. You’ll gain a solid foundation in educational theory and practice, providing valuable preparation for future leadership roles in academic, clinical, or professional education settings.
Nursing students who complete the certificate will meet one of the eligibility options upon graduation to sit for the National League for Nursing (NLN) Certified Nurse Educator Examination. NLN recognizes the nurse educator role as a specialty area of practice.
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Program at a glance
Delivery: Online
Credits: 9, graduate level
Time Frame: 1-2 years
Audience: Students enrolled in a UW–Madison graduate program
Curriculum and Certification
Certification
Nursing students who complete the certificate are eligible to sit for the National League for Nursing (NLN) Certified Nurse Educator Examination. NLN recognizes the nurse educator role as a specialty area of practice.
Distance Education State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) Notice
All applicants are advised to determine whether this program meets requirements for licensure in the state where they live. See the National Council of State Boards of Nursing website for contact information for state licensing boards.
Program Plan
This 9-credit certificate program offers students a flexible pathway to enhance their educational expertise. Students select three of four courses focusing on the foundational principles of curriculum development, teaching and learning strategies for both clinical/simulation and classroom/online settings, or an immersive teaching practicum. Courses are delivered in an online, asynchronous format.
The program can be completed in 1-2 years, during Spring and Fall terms.
Courses graded Credit/No Credit are not included in the Teaching and Learning in Health Care Professions Certificate, and no course may be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
The curriculum and requirements for the Teaching and Learning in Health Care Professions Certificate Program are prescribed; few exceptions or course substitutions are permitted. Exceptions must be approved by the certificate program director.
Integrates teaching and learning theories and evidence-based strategies for educating undergraduate and graduate health professions students in clinical and simulation environments. Provides principles, models, and processes to plan, implement and evaluate teaching and learning experiences through curated readings, activities, and self-reflection. Applies strategies such as the integration of personal attributes and teaching style, use of technology, and a student-centered approach to develop optimal teaching practices.
Develop an understanding of higher education curriculum rooted in the health care professions. Undergraduate and graduate-level program structures are examined, including traditional and innovative designs. Processes of curriculum development, including needs assessment, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes assessment that provide the foundation for course scope and content inclusion. Guiding conceptual frameworks and underlying philosophical, political, and professional issues that impact curriculum development and change are examined. Current issues relevant to curriculum.
Integrates teaching and learning theories and evidence-based strategies for educating undergraduate and graduate health professions students in classroom and online environments. Review principles, models, and processes to plan, implement, and evaluate teaching and learning experiences through curated readings, activities, and self-reflection. Apply strategies such as the integration of personal attributes and teaching style, use of technology, and a student-centered approach to develop optimal teaching practices.
Immersive and comprehensive experience designed to prepare health care professional students for roles as effective educators. Dynamic blend of theoretical coursework, experiential hands-on teaching, and educational experiences to grow expertise in curriculum development, inclusive instructional design, and assessment strategies. Through collaboration with experienced preceptors, refine pedagogical skills, fostering an understanding of diverse learning styles and effective communication in the health care education context. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based teaching methods, utilization of the latest technologies and innovative approaches to enhance student engagement.