Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PHCHPH
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Review the definition, background, and scope and value of the MA in population health.
Recall the main concepts of the Healthy People 2030 initiative and the Penobscot MA Delegation Model.
Identify specific chronic disease population health considerations.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Meet Lucia and Dennis
Meet Freddy
Background
Definition
MA Scope and Value
Practice Session with Dennis
Section 3: Health Initiatives and Models
Healthy People 2030
Practice Session with Dennis
MA Delegate Model: Part One
Practice Session with Dennis
MA Delegate Model: Part Two
Practice Session with Dennis
Section 4: Specific Chronic Disease Considerations
Overview
CKD
Practice Session with Dennis
Heart Disease and HTN
Practice Session with Dennis
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
A Week with Dennis: 3 Months Later
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Shalla Newton, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Shalla is a subject matter expert (SME)/writer for Relias. She completed her BSN and two undergraduate degrees with top honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Shalla earned her dual MSN degrees from Johns Hopkins University with top honors. She also maintains her post-baccalaureate nurse educator certificate (NE-BC). Shalla’s tenure spans over 20 years of cross-functional leadership and direct clinical roles in healthcare, biopharma/biotech, government affairs, managed care/market access, nonprofit patient advocacy, and research. Her subject matter expertise is in rare, orphan, and complex diseases. Her sub-expertise is in immune-mediated diseases (rheumatology and immunology), genetics, neurology, hematology/oncology, several pediatric diseases, population/public health, and larger systemic healthcare affairs. Shalla is a published author with leading rare disease experts and a global speaker. She also sits on scientific, advocacy, and legislative advisory boards. She has led national advocacy and disease awareness campaigns, including speaking before congress, leading to the first-in-class rare disease biologic approval and investigative treatment protocols.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Assistants; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.