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ForwardLeadership and Professional Development for NPPAs Online Course
Access to this online course is available from the date of purchase until the course expires on September 7, 2028. Credit must be claimed within that time period.
Registration required to claim CME credit.
Course Directors: Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C. and Alec J. Williams, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
The Mayo Clinic Leadership and Professional Development Online Course equips nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) with the leadership capabilities to succeed in complex healthcare environments. Participants examine organizational structures, strategic alignment (mission, vision, and operations), and the evolving role of advanced practice providers within care delivery systems.
The course integrates practical frameworks in emotional intelligence, change leadership, coaching, and team dynamics to enhance leadership effectiveness. Key topics include onboarding and workforce integration, intergenerational team leadership, communication strategies, and building high-performing teams. Participants also explore APP workforce strategy, care model optimization, and the financial drivers influencing access, quality, and organizational performance.
Through applied learning and real-world scenarios, this course emphasizes actionable leadership skills that support adaptability, professional growth, and sustained impact across clinical and operational settings.
Target Audience
This course is designed for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals.
Learning Objectives
- Identify clear organizational structure, vision, and mission to foster leadership and professional growth in the workplace
- Describe how to improve the impact of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Demonstrate a leadership assessment tool to assist with promoting effective leadership styles
- Describe how to incorporate personal resilience strategies in professional environments
Utilization of this Mayo Clinic online (enduring materials) course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be in this course.
Additional Information
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Course summary
- 15.00 AAPA Category 1
- 15.00 ANCC
- 15.00 Attendance
- 15.00 IPCE
Leadership and Professional Development for NPPAs Online Course
September 8, 2026 - September 7, 2028
Duration | Lecture Title | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
0:34:03 | Emotional Intelligence, Vulnerability & Change Management | Kristin Will, Ph.D., P.A.-C. |
0:49:18 | Leadership at Every Level: Finding your Path | Kristin Will, Ph.D., P.A.-C. |
0:56:21 | NPPA 2030 | Zachary Hartsell, P.A.-C., D.H.A., FACHE, MPAS |
0:48:00 | My Leadership Journey | Britney Broyhill, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP |
0:51:48 | Leading the Whole Team: From Gen Z to Boomer | Jody A. Weckwerth, P.A.-C. |
0:33:07 | Leading Through Change | Emilie T. Davis, P.A.-C. |
1:21:28 | Strategies for Climbing the Leadership Ladder | Amy Noecker |
0:54:12 | Mentorship & Coaching | Emilie T. Davis, P.A.-C. |
0:29:34 | Research Primer | Viet Le, P.A.-C. |
0:44:15 | Clear Value: Constructing an APP Billing Dashboard & Improving Access to Care | Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, P.A.-C. |
1:34:41 | NP/PA Economics | Zachary Hartsell, P.A.-C., D.H.A., FACHE, MPAS |
0:35:30 | Leadership Competencies | Jane A. Linderbaum, APRN, C.N.P. |
0:31:14 | Reading & Leading: NPPA Leadership Book Club | Amber B. Koehler, P.A.-C., M.S. |
1:00:20 | Top 3 Leadership Fumbles | Jane A. Linderbaum, APRN, C.N.P. - RST |
0:25:21 | Onboarding Strategies | Alec J. Williams, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. |
0:52:16 | Enhance APP Engagement: A framework for starting and refining an APP Council | Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, P.A.-C. |
0:30:38 | From Bedside to Administration | Elton A. Mosman, M.B.A. |
15:02:06 Content Hours |
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15.00 Credit Hours | ||
Course Directors
Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C.
Alec J. Williams, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
Faculty
Alec J. Williams, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
Amber B. Koehler, P.A.-C., M.S.
Amy Noecker
April Kapu, D.N.P., APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN
Britney Broyhill, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP
Clair Kuriakose, P.A.-C., M.B.A., FACHE
Elton A. Mosman, M.B.A.
Emilie T. Davis, P.A.-C.
Jane A. Linderbaum, APRN, C.N.P.
Jennifer M. Orozco-Kolb, DMSc, P.A.-C.
Jody A. Weckwerth, P.A.-C.
Kristin Will, Ph.D., P.A.-C.
Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, P.A.-C.
Molly Erickson, D.N.P.
Stephanie Bradley, APRN, CNP, DNP, FNP-BC
Viet Le, P.A.-C.
Zachary Hartsell, P.A.-C., D.H.A., FACHE, MPAS
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statements:
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. Approval is valid until 9/7/2028. This activity is designated for 15.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring material for a maximum of 15.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ICPE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 15.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Other Healthcare Professionals
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 15.00 AAPA Category 1
- 15.00 ANCC
- 15.00 Attendance
- 15.00 IPCE
Price
Prospective attendees, please note that the content for this online activity has been repurposed from the live education activity Leadership and Professional Development for NPs & Pas 2024 & 2025. If you attended the live activity, you have already received credit for these educational sessions.
Access to this online course is available from the date of purchase until the course expires on September 7, 2028. Credit must be claimed within that time period.
Registration required to claim CME credit.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
The Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development strives for fully accessible learning experiences. If you anticipate any barriers while attending this course, please reach out to the course coordinator who will be in touch with all registrants. If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Wellness and Academic Support – Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.
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