Spring 2026 Program Kickoff Dates
Jan 07, 2026
New year = new opportunities to grow as a rural health leader!
The Center for Rural Health Leadership is excited to share the Spring-Summer 2026 Program kickoff dates.
- NRHA Rural Hospital Board Certification Program - January 20th, 2026 @ 5 PM EST
- NRHA Rural Health Nurse Certification Program - February 25th, 2026 @ 5 PM EST
- NRHA Rural Hospital CNO Certification Program - March 10th, 2026 @ 1 PM EST
- NRHA Rural Hospital CFO Certification Program - March 26th, 2026 @ 4 PM EST
- NRHA Rural Hospital CEO / CMO / Physician Leader Certification Program - April 8th, 2026 @ 4 PM EST
- NRHA Rural Hospital HR Leader Certification Program - May 7th, 2026 @ 1 PM EST
- NRHA Rural Health Clinic Leader Certification Program - July 15th, 2026 @ 1 PM EST
- {NEW!} NRHA Rural Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Certification Program - August 4th, 2026 @ 1 PM EST
In addition to NRHA's Certification Programs, CRHL's Rural Health Management Academy and Rural Health Leadership Academy are now fully asynchronous. Be sure to enroll by the following deadlines to secure your spot:
- Rural Health Leadership Academy: March 20th
- Rural Health Management Academy: April 3rd
Ready to take the next step?
Explore each Program and enroll early to reserve your place in an upcoming cohort. CRHL looks forward to supporting your continued growth as a rural health leader.