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Build the knowledge and skills to shape tomorrow’s healthcare workforce with A.T. Still University’s College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS) online health professions education graduate certificates. Developed for healthcare professionals who want to elevate their teaching practice and educational leadership, these specialized programs deliver practical, evidence-based approaches to designing meaningful learning experiences, fostering collaboration, and preparing the next generation of healthcare providers.
Graduate health professions education certificates include:
HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION
INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
TEACHING WITH SIMULATION
Certifications that fit your goals
The health professions education certificates are designed for those who wish to gain the knowledge and expertise in one or more of these specialties. Each certificate consists of four courses (12 credits) and can be completed 100% online. For the Health Professions Education certificate, all 12 credits can apply toward the Master of Education in Health Professions Education (MEd) program, or 9 credits can apply toward the Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education (EdD) program. For the Interprofessional Education and Teaching with Simulation certificates, 3 credits can apply toward the MEd program, or all 12 credits can apply toward the EdD program. ATSU course offerings and descriptions are updated on an ongoing basis and are subject to change. For the most current information, please refer to the University Catalog.
Overview per certificate
Required courses: 4
Credits per course: 3
Total credit hours: 12
Post-professional health sciences certificates
Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education
The Certificate in Health Professions Education is an online program that prepares individuals to become skilled health professions educators. Individuals who earn the certificate gain foundational knowledge and skills in three of the five domains of health professions education: teaching and learning, curriculum development, and assessment. Competence in these areas forms the basis for preparing students to function as health professions educators in academic, clinical, and community-based health professions education environments.
Flexible online curriculum
The Health Professions Education graduate certificate consists of four courses that can be completed in approximately one year, providing a focused pathway to develop and enhance professional skills and competencies needed to address current challenges in health professions education.
3 Credits
Students will learn about traditional and emerging learning theories in pedagogy and andragogy. Topics discussed include student-centered learning, heutagogy, Pedagogy 2.0 and 3.0, problem-based learning, and transformative learning. Emphasis will be placed on teaching and learning in the face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments.
3 Credits
Students will examine the use of a systematic process, based on learning theory, to plan, design, and implement effective instruction for health professions education. Students will use educational taxonomies for the creation of instructional objectives for traditional and competency-based programs, and they will learn techniques for mapping curriculum.
3 Credits
Students will learn how to create authentic assessments within a health professions curriculum. Best practices in assessment will be discussed, and students will create problem-based, competency-based, and transformative assessments that provide them with critical thinking and career-specific skills to facilitate training and education in the workplace.
3 Credits
Students will examine the use of simulation as an instructional and assessment tool in health professions education. Students will explore the learning effectiveness of simulation, evaluate simulation methodologies, and conduct critical reviews of research related to simulation-based education and assessment. Students will develop a simulation teaching and/or assessment project.
Graduate Certificate in Interprofessional Education
The Interprofessional Education (IPE) graduate certificate equips students with the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and evaluate collaborative learning experiences bridging health and social care professions. Students explore foundational IPE theories and competencies, develop innovative IPE programs tailored to real-world challenges, and master strategies for integrating and assessing IPE in diverse educational settings. This concentration prepares graduates to lead, teach, and advocate for interprofessional learning, fostering teamwork and enhancing outcomes in health professions education.
Flexible online curriculum
The Interprofessional Education graduate certificate consists of four courses that can be completed in approximately one year, providing a focused pathway to develop and enhance professional skills and competencies needed to address current challenges in health professions education.
3 Credits
This course provides an overview of interprofessional education (IPE), focusing on its foundations, current state, and future directions. Students will explore the role of IPE in improving health and social care through collaborative learning experiences. Topics include key IPE theories, essential competencies, and strategies for creating IPE learning experiences across various health professions.
3 Credits
This course equips students with the expertise to design interprofessional education (IPE) programs tailored to health and social care settings. Emphasizing evidence-based practices, it explores advanced teaching and learning frameworks, innovative delivery methods, and workplace integration strategies. Students will gain the skills to create transformative, outcome-driven IPE initiatives that align with organizational goals, addressing the complex demands of modern health and social care environments.
3 Credits
This course prepares students to implement and evaluate interprofessional education (IPE) programs effectively across diverse organizational contexts. Focusing on leadership and advocacy, students will explore frameworks for seamless program implementation, robust strategies for outcome measurement, and approaches to embedding IPE initiatives within existing systems. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to lead, sustain, and scale IPE programs that address evolving challenges in health and social care education.
3 Credits
Students will learn about traditional and emerging learning theories in pedagogy and andragogy. Topics discussed include student-centered learning, heutagogy, Pedagogy 2.0 and 3.0, problem-based learning, and transformative learning. Emphasis will be placed on teaching and learning in the face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments.
Graduate Certificate in Teaching with Simulation
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching with Simulation is an online program designed to equip students with the expertise to design, deliver, and manage impactful simulation-based learning experiences within health professions education. Through a series of targeted courses, students explore the foundations of medical simulation, develop skills in scenario design and debriefing techniques, and learn practical strategies for managing simulation infrastructure and program evaluation. This concentration prepares graduates to lead simulation initiatives, improve patient safety outcomes, and advance the role of simulation in health education and practice.
Flexible online curriculum
The Teaching with Simulation graduate certificate consists of four courses that can be completed in approximately one year, providing a focused pathway to develop and enhance professional skills and competencies needed to address current challenges in health professions education.
3 Credits
This course offers an in-depth overview of medical simulation, covering its evolution, terminology, types, and benefits within health professions education. Students will examine standards of practice, ethical considerations, and impacts on patient safety, while critically evaluating various simulation methods and modalities. As a result, students will be able to recommend various forms of simulation-based education to match programmatic goals and learner needs.
3 Credits
Focused on the essential elements of simulation-based curricula, this course explores the role of simulation in interprofessional education and various healthcare environments. Students will delve into educational theories applicable to simulation, practice designing case scenarios, and learn strategies for planning, facilitating, and debriefing simulation activities. Emphasis is placed on creating effective learning experiences that promote reflection and skill development. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to assess and contribute to simulation-based training initiatives across diverse healthcare settings.
3 Credits
This course centers on the practical aspects of running a simulation program, including infrastructure, management, budgets, and funding sources. Students will examine the various roles of simulation specialists, strategies for faculty/staff development, and the importance of quality research in the field. Emerging trends such as AI-based applications in healthcare simulation will be discussed. A final project will allow students to apply these concepts, emphasizing research and quality initiatives to advance simulation practices in healthcare education.
3 Credits
Students will learn about traditional and emerging learning theories in pedagogy and andragogy. Topics discussed include student-centered learning, heutagogy, Pedagogy 2.0 and 3.0, problem-based learning, and transformative learning. Emphasis will be placed on teaching and learning in the face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments.
Industry-leading health professions faculty
The ATSU-CGHS faculty and staff are dedicated to the success of each certificate student. Most ATSU-CGHS instructors hold doctorate degrees, with diverse academic and professional backgrounds in education, public health, and health education. Their academic areas of interest include curriculum and instruction, adult education, health professions education, program evaluation, allied health and health sciences education, online learning, and innovative teaching methodologies. Offering a challenging educational experience, the health professions education certificate programs enable professional and intellectual advancement with the resources that support you throughout your journey. Comprehensive student services are available, including advising, technical support, and career services.
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Tuition and fees
Tuition and fees for the health professions education graduate certificate programs are designed to cover the cost of high-quality education and essential student services. In addition to tuition, students are responsible for a student technology fee, which helps support access to critical student resources. Please note that tuition rates and fees are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information review the tuition and fees breakdown.
Financial services
Investing in your future is one of the most important steps you will take. ATSU can help you create a financially sound aid package that will let you focus on your education instead of worrying about how you will finance it. To learn more about your options, visit Enrollment Services or contact them at enrollmentservices@atsu.edu or call 660.626.2019.
Admissions
The online health professions education certificates prepare participants to be leaders in the field. Prospective students should review these criteria to ensure a complete application.
Candidates applying for admission must meet the following requirements:
- Application:
- Completed and signed admissions application along with a nonrefundable application fee.
- Academic:
- An accredited bachelor’s degree from a university recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Applicants who received their qualifying degree from a university outside the United States will have to provide a degree equivalency evaluation. *
- Official transcript from the qualifying degree-granting institution. For students using VA benefits, transcripts for all institutions attended are required.
- Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) at the qualifying degree-granting institution.
- Elements of Success:
- A current resume
- Completion of an essay
- English Proficiency **
- Meet ATSU technology requirements.
* Applicants who have graduated from a foreign college or university should submit acceptable evidence of U.S. degree/course equivalency. All coursework completed at the foreign institution must be evaluated for equivalency to a U.S. institution by one of the following services:
- World Education Services P.O. Box 5087 Bowling Green Station New York, NY 10274-5087 p: (212) 966-6311 f: (212) 739-6139 info@wes.org
- Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. P.O. Box 514070 Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470 (414) 289-3400
- American Assn. of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520 Washington, DC 20036-1135 (202) 293-9161
- Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants 7101 SW 102 Avenue Miami FL 33173 p: (305) 273 -1616 f: (305) 273 -1338 info@jsilny.com
- Intl. Education Research Foundation, Inc. PO Box 3665 Culver City, CA 90231-3665 (310) 258-9451
** Applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English when applying to A.T. Still University’s College of Graduate Studies (ATSU-CGHS). Written and spoken proficiency in the English language may be demonstrated by one of the following options:
- Option 1: English is your first language.
- Option 2: Graduated from a regionally accredited four-year college/university in the United States with a BA/BS or graduate degree.
- Option 3: Demonstrate yo English proficiency by submitting acceptable scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Accepted test types for CGHS are: The Computer Based Test (CBT), Internet Based Test (iBT), or Paper Based Test (PBT). The minimum required scores are:
- CBT: minimum total score of 213
- iBT: minimum total score of 80
- PBT: minimum total score of 550
The TOEFL is administered by TOEFL/TSE Services, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ, 08541-6151, USA 609. 771.7100. A.T. Still University’s institutional code is 0339. Please be sure to include this information when you submit your application packet.
Students, alumni, and industry experts
When you gain entry to ATSU’s health professions education certificate programs, you become part of a community dedicated to whole person healthcare and the advancement of health professions education. Connect with our students, alumni, and faculty to hear how their experiences at ATSU have propelled their careers.
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Accreditation
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission
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