Rural Advanced Practice Provider Certification Program
Rural Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are essential to the success and well-being of rural communities. To effectively serve in these roles, it is crucial that APPs have access to the tools, knowledge, and a supportive network of peer providers and experts. Working in a rural area presents distinct challenges, which is why this program was specifically designed to empower rural APPs by enhancing their leadership skills, enabling them to drive positive change in their rural communities.
Start Date: October 15th, 2025 at 4pm EST
CLICK HERE TO ENROLLCreated by rural APPs for rural APPs.
This curriculum was developed by asking successful rural APPs this question: What do you know now that you wish you would have known then?
Created for YOU
The program curriculum is based on input from successful rural APPs.
Build Your Confidence & Network
Create a nationwide network of like-minded individuals who understand your context. Grow confidence in your knowledge, skills, and in YOURSELF!
Introducing the Rural Advanced Practice Provider Certification Program
This program is a combination of self-guided and group learning, completed online in concert with scheduled Zoom meetings. The time commitment is approximately 1-1.5 hours per week.
Program Curriculum:
Introduction to Rural Health
Introduction to Rural Health
Leadership Building Block
INTRA-Personal Leadership
INTER-Personal Leadership
Organizational Leadership
Community
Leadership
Advocacy
Financial Building Block
APPs Role in Financials
Coding & Billing
Cost Report for APPs
Population Health
Payors
Ethics and Finance
Operational Building Block
Physician Engagement
Non-Clinical Engagement
Clinical Building Block
Challenges of Treating Patients
Understanding the Rural Determinants of Health
Rural Advanced Practice Providers are critical to the health and well-being of communities. These providers help bridge gaps in care and enhance care delivery in rural areas. Leadership, operations, clinical care, and finances often look different in rural areas, highlighting the need for specialized programs that focus on supporting APPs who work in those communities.
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