Emergency Preparedness Certificate

Online Course

SKU: O26CERTPREP

Non-Member Price$60.00

Member Price$40.00

Formats:

Online Course

Non-Member Price:

$60.00

Member Price:

$40.00

Available Credits

ACMPE: 1.00
CEU: 1.00

Description

In today’s unpredictable healthcare environment, being prepared for emergencies isn’t optional – it’s essential. From natural disasters and pandemics to cyberattacks and power outages, every practice must be ready to respond, recover and continue delivering care.

This online program equips healthcare leaders with the knowledge and tools to develop comprehensive emergency preparedness plans that safeguard patients, staff, records and operations. You’ll explore practical strategies for risk assessment, crisis response, business continuity and recovery planning. Through real-world case scenarios and structured tabletop exercises, you’ll learn how to communicate effectively during a disaster, support staff under stress and implement system-wide protocols for rapid recovery.

By participating, you’ll gain industry-recognized skills through a certificate approved by the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE), boosting your credibility and marketability in the healthcare field.

What can you expect from this certificate?

Comprehensive curriculum:
- Discover potential risks and vulnerabilities to prioritize disaster planning efforts in a medical practice setting
- Manage key steps of the emergency preparedness cycle to maintain continuity of care and operations
- Produce practical response and communication plans for scenarios such as natural disasters and cyberattacks
Flexible learning: Enjoy the convenience of self-paced study that fits your schedule. Course access is active for one year from purchase.
Expert instruction: Gain insights from industry leaders who will guide you through the nuances of disaster planning for medical practices.
Continuing education credits: Successfully complete the program and pass the required exam to earn 1 ACMPE and CEU credit, enhancing your professional qualifications.
Digital credential: Completing the course and assessment will earn a digital badge of your achievement to add to all digital resumes and social networking platforms.

Looking for further learning?

Check out MGMA's other ACMPE Certificates

Continuing Education

Delivery method: Self-Paced Study
Learning level: Intermediate - Education that builds on a basic curriculum, designed to improve your ability to analyze and apply skills learned to a topic or knowledge area.
Prerequisites: A basic understanding of the topic or knowledge area.
Advance preparation: None
Duration: 1 hour

Claiming Credit: If you wish to claim continuing education credit and the certificate of completion, you must watch the recording and pass the associated exam required by the accrediting organizations.

ACMPE, medical practice administrators in certification and Fellowship through ACMPE
CEU, generic continuing education credit

For continuing education credit details, click here.

Speakers

Stephen A. Dickens, JD, M.A.Ed., FACMPE
Vice President, Risk & Practice Management, SVMIC

Stephen A. Dickens is an attorney and vice president of risk and practice management at SVMIC. He is a published author and frequent speaker at state and national conferences. Before joining SVMIC in 2008, he worked with physicians in various roles, including 15 years in medical practice, hospital and home care executive positions.

Dickens is a past chair of MGMA and was the first solo chair of MGMA-ACMPE. He is a past president of the MGMA Financial Management Society, Tennessee MGMA and Tennessee Association for Home Care. He is a certified medical practice executive and a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives. In addition, he has previously earned Fellowship in the American College of Healthcare Executives and certification as a home and hospice care executive by the National Association for Home Care.

He is the 2015 recipient of the Martha Johnson Distinguished Service Award from the Tennessee Medical Group Management Association, honoring his contributions to the organization and the medical practice profession. He was named Tennessee’s Home Care Administrator of the Year and received the President’s Award for service to the industry from the Tennessee Association for Home Care.

Rana McSpadden, FACMPE, CHPC, CPC
Medical Practice Consultant, SVMIC

Rana McSpadden is a consultant with the Medical Practice Services department of SVMIC. She joined SVMIC in 2011 and has over 25 years in the healthcare industry, including billing and practice administration. In her role as a consultant, she assists physicians and staff with financial and operational assessments, patient experience, workplace violence, coding, cybersecurity, as well as education for compliance with HIPAA and OSHA. She provides educational presentations for local, state, and national professional associations and residency programs.

Rana has served as President of the Upper Cumberland MGMA, Tennessee ACMPE College Forum Representative, MGMA Chair of the Fellowship Submission Committee, and currently sits on the ACMPE Certification Commission. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Tennessee Tech, is a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives, is Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance, and a Certified Professional Coder.

Refund Policy

Certificate courses are available for one full year from the purchase date, unless otherwise specified. Certificates purchased but not yet started will be eligible for a refund within 90 days from the date of purchase. Fees cannot be refunded once the program has been started or completed.

Contact the MGMA Service Center for cancellations or refunds:
Toll-free: 877.275.6462, ext. 1888
Email: service@mgma.com

Complaint resolution policy
Please contact the MGMA Service Center toll-free at 877.ASK.MGMA (275.6462) for issues or concerns with this program.

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