Our 12–16 credit certificate program helps busy healthcare professionals strengthen their understanding of educational design, teaching strategies and the role of the educator. You will learn to apply research to improve healthcare education and develop both as an educator and a leader.
Mostly online, asynchronous didactic courses that fit into your schedule.
Practice where you live and work. A 200-hour teaching practicum in your local area connects what you're learning to real teaching experiences.
Complete the program in about one year.
For healthcare professionals: Prepare to teach and support students in academic or training settings, with a focus on didactic instruction and educational design.
For nurses: Fast-track your path to the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam. Completing this certificate program can help you meet eligibility requirements without needing to complete two years of prior teaching experience in an academic setting. Learn more about CNE® Eligibility.
Take the next step and become an educator.
Some examples of healthcare professions include, but aren't limited to:
Students complete a total of 12–16 credits, based on prior coursework.
At the completion of the Health Professions Educator Certificate program, you will be prepared to:
We awarded over $1,226,100+ in scholarships during academic year 2023-2024.
83% of our students receive some form of financial aid – including loans, grants, scholarships, work-study or teaching assistant positions.
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Admissions & Recruitment Office
College of Nursing
Building 214
Suite 1501
1 University of New Mexico
Assistant Dean for Professional Graduate Programs, Clinician Educator, Associate Professor
Gina Rowe, PhD, DNP, MPH, RN, FNP-BC, PHCNS-BC, BC-ADM, FNAP