Metrics: Measuring, Comparing, and Privileging Your PA and NP Workforce

Data is just data if not analyzed and measured. By enrolling in Bryant University’s course in metrics, you’ll learn how to analyze data to improve patient outcomes, productivity, and more. With the advent of electronic health records (EHR), the amount of electronic data has exploded. Combine your clinical and analytical knowledge to guide decision-making in your healthcare organization.

Key Knowledge Areas in Healthcare Metrics

This is a real-world practical course taught by expert Dr. Atin Jindal, a pioneer in the field of metrics, analysis, and artificial intelligence. By attending this course, you’ll be able to:

• Select key performance indicators that are important to your organization.
• Understand patterns in the data.
• Interpret data and present it to decision-makers.
• Gain insights into a specific research question.
• Understand the impact the EMR system has on the healthcare system.
• Track provider performance and productivity using EMR systems.
• Deliver a real-world project to your organization.

Audience

• Physician assistants or nurse practitioners who are currently in supervisory roles or seeking to enter a supervisor position
• Individuals who seek to earn Continuing Medical Education credits

Highlight

Physician assistants and nurse practitioners will earn 24 American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) Category 1 Continuing Medical Education credits on successful completion of this course. 

Course Requirements

This eight-week, self-paced course includes guided learning with multimedia, interactive modules, and curated readings. Expect approximately 6-7 hours of work per week.

First-time online learner? “Strategies for Success” is a one-week module that will familiarize you with our learning system before you begin your certificate program and ensure you are ready to participate. Required for all first-time, self-paced Bryant learners.