Incident Command Healthcare Value Analysis Specialist Micro-Credential 

The AHVAP Certification Center Incident Command Specialist Micro-Credential equips healthcare value analysis professionals with foundational knowledge and operational readiness based on the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) framework. In today’s increasingly complex healthcare environment, value analysis professionals are called upon not only to assess clinical products and services, but also to contribute meaningfully to emergency preparedness, supply chain stabilization, and crisis response.

This exclusive AHVAP member benefit empowers participants with the skills to navigate disaster response scenarios, integrate with hospital incident command teams, and lead during moments of disruption. Built on FEMA’s ICS 100/200 principles and adapted for the healthcare value analysis role, this course prepares members to be credible, capable contributors in any healthcare emergency or public health crisis.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the micro-credential, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain the core structure, terminology, and principles of the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) and describe how these principles apply within a healthcare delivery environment.

  2. Define the role of the healthcare value analysis professional within a hospital’s incident command framework, including key responsibilities related to supply chain coordination, resource prioritization, and vendor communication during a crisis.

  3. Apply incident command knowledge to real-world healthcare disruption scenarios through case-based simulations and practical planning tools that reinforce leadership, communication, and rapid decision-making.

Pricing: 

  • AHVAP Member Price: $Complimentary Member Exclusive Benefit
  • Non-Member Price: $249.00

Program Accreditation/Micro-Credential: 

Upon successful completion of the entire program, attendees will receive 4.0 hours of Continuing Education towards CVAHPTM recertification or nursing licenses/certifications. Upon completion of the certification test and course project, you will be issued a digital badge highlighting your new micro-credential through our digital badging partner-Credly.

In addition, attendees will receive the following resources:

  • Electronic Participant Workbook
  • Incident Command Healthcare Value Analysis Implementation Checklist
  • Copy of FEMA Incident Command Guidebook-Electronic Version

The training series will take place over two sessions. We will provide all the necessary materials and resources for you to participate fully in the training. 

Cohort Training Dates:

Session #1: November 16, 2027: 3:00-5:00 pm ET

Session #2: November 17, 2027: 3:00-5:00 pm ET

Please note that you must attend ALL of the live sessions in order to receive your continuing education credits and be eligible for the micro-credential.

Program Faculty:

Kyle Atkins, PhD (c), E.d.S., NRP, PMP, CVAHP, FACHDM
Founder and Chief Architect
Veritas Technologies
Professor, Emergency Medical Services and Critical Care
Phoenix Educational Institute 

 

Anne Marie Orlando, MBA, BS, RN, RCIS, CVAHP, CMRP, PNAP, FACHE, FACHDM, FAHVAP
Vice President, Clinical Programs
Yankee Alliance and Blue.Point

J. Hudson Garrett Jr., Ph.D., MSN, MPH, MBA, FNP-BC, IP-BC, PLNC, VA-BC, BC-MSLcert™, HACP, HACP-IC, CPHRM, CHIPP-B, CIC, LTC-CIP, AL-CIP, CPPS, CPHQ, CVAHP, ICE-CCP, CMRP, CPXP,  CDIPC, FACDONA, FACHDM, FAAPM, FAPIC, FNAP, FACHE, FSHEA, FIDSA, FAHVAP
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Professor, Emergency Medical Services and Critical Care
Phoenix Educational Institute 
FEMA Certified Trainer

 

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