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Earn a certificate in an increasingly valuable area, with this program – “Navigating the Healthcare Construction Life Cycle: Strategies for Successful Leaders” – Fundamentals
This comprehensive construction management course taught by 26 faculty, is tailored specifically for leaders in healthcare administration, recognizing the pivotal role of design and construction within their careers. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, course participants will gain a deep understanding of the strategy, planning, design, and construction processes unique to the healthcare industry. The course consists of 10 virtual 2-hour sessions plus a final exam. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively contribute to and oversee healthcare facility projects, ensuring they are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the healthcare industry as competent decision-makers and leaders.
Throughout the course, participants will:
- Gain insight into the growing significance of design and construction in healthcare administration careers.
- Develop a foundational understanding of the sequential stages involved in planning, designing, and constructing healthcare facilities.
- Acquire specialized vocabulary essential for effective communication within the industry.
- Learn from expert presenters who provide both theoretical concepts and real-world applications for each stage of the process.
- Engage in multidisciplinary discussions to grasp the breadth and depth of the planning, design, and construction processes.
- Explore methodologies for programming, budgeting, and designing facility projects.
- Cultivate decision-making skills necessary for future healthcare administrators through strategic advisory sessions.
Topics covered include:
- Visioning and design dialogue to engage stakeholders.
- Project management strategies and architectural selection.
- Strategic planning considering population, demand, supply, and market trends.
- Guide to reading drawings.
- Evidence-based design and functional space programming.
- Master planning and land use.
- Phases of schematic design and development and construction administration.
- Utilization of gaming, simulation, and virtual reality in planning and design.
- Site planning, facility, campus, and regional planning considerations.
- Financial modeling, cost estimation, and bond rating assessments.
- AI and Technology.
- Medical equipment planning and the impact on design and capital planning.
- Compliance with regulations and guidelines, including infection control.
- Integration of lean design and construction principles.
- Emphasis on building science, sustainability, wellness, and engineering systems such as mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP).
The 2024’s Cohort Experience
Within this course I learned the proper pathway of selecting a building site, codes for optimal efficiency, and preferences of clients and stakeholders. I especially enjoyed learning about the project manager’s role in the team dynamic and I would strongly encourage others to register for the 2025 cohort.– Mrs. Amanda C. Franklin, MSHA, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC and Doctor of Education in Educational Administration Student
This course is an enhancement to our history of serving as a Facility Maintenance Manager. We are routinely asked for our professional opinion in regard to development of requirements or risk identification. Thank you for the additional layer of credibility with this credential.– Richard J. Young
The course illuminated the profound impact of early and continuous collaboration among clinical, operational, and construction teams on project success. It has fundamentally shaped my approach to capital projects, empowering me to drive more efficient, patient-centered facility development.– Samantha J. Zwiebel MSN, RN, CCRN-K, CPXP, CPHQ
I am currently working on a large construction project on our campus. I did not have a construction background and after taking this course I’ve received positive feedback from our construction and design partners. I feel it really helped me to better understand the project from a much deeper perspective and therefore allowed me to be more effective in my role. I report project updates to my Vice President who has also commented that she is so glad she sent me to this course.- Carrie Stiles York, MBA
Click HERE for the 2025 agenda.
Meet Our Instructors!
This special certificate course is brought to you by a collaboration with Page/ and ACHE-SETC.
PRICING INFO:
$450 => ACHE Member
$650 => Non-member ($200 rebate if you join ACHE!)
$250 => ACHE Student Member or Early Careerist ACHE Member
*Please note that we will verify ACHE membership if registering as such. If you have registered for a course but are unable to participate, you must notify us by email before the course start date to be considered for a refund. Once the course has begun, any requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but refunds (full or partial) are not guaranteed. If your registration includes discounted pricing (e.g., through membership status), we reserve the right to verify eligibility and adjust your registration accordingly. All decisions regarding cancellations and refunds are at the sole discretion of ACHE-SETC.
The class meets virtually from 6:30 – 8:30 PM Central, starting on July 30, 2025. The deadline to register is September 30, 2025.
