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Unlock the key fundamental skills needed to excel in health care market research, from study design to data analysis, and equip yourself with the tools to drive success in the dynamic health care field.

In this health care 101 course, you will learn how to better navigate your own system/organization, gain a general comprehension of the language of health care (and its many acronyms), and get an overview on the health care landscape.

Enhance your team's expertise with the SHSMD 2025 eLearning Season Pass, designed for health care strategists, marketers, communicators and planners. With just a few clicks, your entire team gains access to a wealth of tailored, live and on-demand content that fits their unique skill levels and interests. It's the simplest way to provide continuous learning opportunities for your staff, empowering them to grow professionally at their own pace, while staying ahead in their field. Invest in their development today and make team training easy, flexible and impactful with SHSMD's hassle-free eLearning Season Pass.

This course offers comprehensive insights into the strategic management of physician engagement to address the evolving challenges of recruitment, retention, growth and communication in contemporary health care environments.

In this health care 101 course, you will learn how to better navigate your own system/organization, gain a general comprehension of the language of health care (and its many acronyms), and get an overview on the health care landscape.

SHSMD online course on Marketing & Digital Engagement with 15 sessions from SHSMD Connections 2023.

The Marketing in Health Care: Marketing Plans, Communications and Market Research credential series is facilitated by recognized experts in the field and covers the essentials of health care marketing.

Updated with new trends, strategies and case studies, this SHSMD credential series features expert faculty who will share key trends impacting communication professionals, identify and develop new skillsets and guide you through a cumulative and collaborative activity that will result in an actionable plan to help you solve current and emerging challenges.

In this health care 101 course, you will learn how to better navigate your own system/organization, gain a general comprehension of the language of health care (and its many acronyms), and get an overview on the health care landscape.

SHSMD Strategic Planning in Health Care online program includes three courses focused on the Strategic Planning Process and Content, Successful Plan Execution, and a variety of elective topics. The credential holder has met a set of established criteria identified in the course learning objectives stated below as well as additional criteria.

This credential series is divided into 4 parts, which together, cover the essentials of health care marketing.

Strategic Planning in Health Care Credential Series

This online SHSMD course will present a staged process that will help participants learn how to: Determine your organization’s needs and how various agency models can answer them; Identify and source potential partners; Develop, field and assess RFI's and RFP's, and position your search team for success; Evaluate RFP submissions, manage the finalist evaluation process; and Onboard your new partner and ground your new relationship to foster and promote a successful partnership

Orientation to Health Care 2024

Order on-demand access for SHSMD series on health care communications trends, strategies, and case studies. Develop strategic communication skills and tackle real-world challenges with expert faculty guidance.

SHSMD Credentials are awarded for successful completion of the following designated programs that confirm proficiency of a skill through testing, examination, skill demonstration, or project completion. Additional requirements may include participation in discussion boards, quizzes, group work, presentations, and additional readings/assignments as assigned by faculty. Upon successful completion of all requirements, participants will be awarded with a verified SHSMD Credential as a shareable digital credential described below.