This 29-module learner-paced, online course is designed to prepare nursing professional development (NDP) practitioners for the basic NPD certification examination administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The content is also applicable (although not exhaustive) for individuals preparing for the Certified Healthcare Continuing Professional Development Professionals (CHCP) certification or Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Associate Certificate administered by the Alliance for Continuing Education in Health Professionals.

Modules include:

1. Introduction to the Certification and Test-Taking Strategies
2. Intro to NPD Practice
3. Learning Theories
4. Introduction to Planning Quality Continuing Professional Development
5. Identifying Need for Educational Activity
6. Outcomes and Objectives
7. Educational Activity Content
8. Learner Engagement
9. Commercial Support
10. Conflict of Interest
11. Evaluation
12. Interprofessional Continuing Education
13. Test Construction
14. Role Development
15. Leadership
16. Change Agent
17. Competency Management
18. Resource Management
19. Healthy Work Environment/Teambuilding
20. Decision Making
21. Delegation
22. Communication
23. Ethical/Legal Considerations of NPD Practice
24. Copyright
25. Evidence-Based Practice & Research
26. Process Improvement
27. Technology
28. Program and Project Management Part I: Phases
29. Program and Project Management Part II: Tools

Member Price: $350
Non-Member Price: $525

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