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Announcing the DHA Academy
Teammates,
On behalf of the Education and Training Directorate (J-7), we’re pleased to announce the DHA Academy, your one-stop-shop for the education and training tools you need to support the DHA’s mission of improving health and building readiness.
Knowledge is power, and we believe continuous, lifelong learning is what strengthens us both individually and as an agency. Empowering you to take command of your professional development is one way we can support you – our dedicated and inspired teams of professionals driving military health’s next evolution.
Whatever your professional development goals, the DHA Academy can help make them a reality. From courses aimed at personal growth to tips for enhancing job performance, the DHA Academy has something for everyone.
The online training environment is designed with you in mind, with the goal of sparking curiosity, igniting creativity, and helping you feel connected to our mission. As technology advances and new tools and trends emerge, the DHA Academy will continue to offer relevant, holistic training in the skills necessary to support the agency and your teammates.
Thanks again to the J-7 team for all their hard work. Register for training today and watch this short video to learn more about how the DHA Academy fosters collaboration and allows us to solve the problems of today while building the leaders of tomorrow.
Tanya Y. Johnson, CMSgt, USAF, Senior Enlisted Leader, Defense Health Agency
R. J. Hawkins, RDML, USN, Director, J-3/5/7
Maria M. Molina, COL, USA, Director, Education and Training
JMESI – VIRTUAL INTERMEDIATE EXECUTIVE SKILLS COURSE (IESC) – Jun 10-13, 2024
JOINT MEDICAL EXECUTIVE SKILLS INSTITUTE | INTERMEDIATE EXECUTIVE SKILLS COURSE (IESC) – June 10-13, 2024 (VIRTUAL) IS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION.
Who: O3(LT)/O4 (LCDR) MHS personnel serving in an intermediate-level leadership position within a DHA MTF
What: JMESIIntermediate Executive Skills Course (IESC)
When: June 10-13, 2024 (VIRTUAL) from 0700-1600 CST.
Where: JKO online modules and virtual platform learning with instructors located at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas
How: Self-registration process in JKO.
Course Description: The Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute Intermediate Executive Skills Course (JMESI-IES) provides education and training on leadership and management skills necessary to successfully serve in an intermediate-level leadership position within a DHA medical treatment facility (MTF). This is a Tri-Service course. The course is designed to facilitate the attainment of selected Joint Medical Executive Skills core competencies as identified by a Tri-Service review board of MHS senior leaders. The course consists of web-based training (WBT) modules (phase 1) available through Joint Knowledge Online (https://jkodirect.jten.mil), followed by a 4-day live (phase 2), web-based video conference course hosted on MS Teams.
Course Registration: To register for this course, individuals must enroll in and complete the prerequisite JMESI-IES Course Phase 1 curriculum located on Joint Knowledge Online. Once individuals have completed the prerequisites, they will be able to register for the Intermediate Executive Skills Course (JMESI – US400) in JKO. Registration for the IES class will be closed when max capacity is reached or 2 weeks before course start date. Individuals who do not complete the prerequisite materials and register for the course before it closes will need to wait until the next iteration. Registration for each iteration is opened 90 days prior to the course start date. Course registration is capped at 300 attendees.
Phase 1 Prerequisites: (12 DL courses, each of the 12 courses takes about an 1hr to complete.).
To register for those courses sign into JKO, https://jko.jten.mil/dha
· Select the “Course Catalog” tab.
· Type the acronym “JMESI” in the Course or Curriculum Name search box.
· Scroll down to bottom of the page to see curricula search box.
· In the Curricula results box locate “JMESI – Intermediate Executive Skills (IES) Course (Phase 1) – Distance Learning” and click “Enroll”.
· Click “Acknowledge” in the pop-up box.
· You will receive an Enrollment Notification – Course Welcome email from the JKO LCMS with instructions. You may then begin completing the 12 required JMESI modules for your course.
Phase 2: Once the 12 courses in Phase 1 are completed, individuals will be eligible to enroll in JMESI IES course by searching for course number US400, Course Name: JMESI – DHA Intermediate Executive Skills Course. If they have not completed Phase 1, they will be redirected to the DL courses needed before they can enroll in US400.
Other: MUST complete the pre-course prior to the course commencing. Nominees MUST be in a “virtual TAD” status and exempt from other duties for the course.
Attached: Curriculum plan (Tab B).
To view upcoming course dates and other course information, please visit the websites at:
· SharePoint Site – https://info.health.mil/edu/jmesi/JMESI/SitePages/Home.aspx
· Health.mil – https://www.health.mil/jmesi
JOINT MEDICAL EXECUTIVE SKILLS INSTITUTE (JMESI) – VIRTUAL CAPSTONE for MHS LEADERS COURSE – 15-18 JUL
Who: Senior Medical Officers (O-6, O-6 selects or high-performing O-5 officers who are on track for executive medicine)
What: Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute (JMESI) – CAPSTONE for MHS Leaders Course
When: July 15-18, 2024 (Virtual – only 7 seats allotted for Medical Corps)
Course Description: The Capstone Course is designed to be a pinnacle event for recently assigned senior military treatment facility commanders, lead agents, and senior medical department officers in key staff positions who will benefit from exposure to and familiarity with entities that shape the MHS. The course provides participants with exposure to the operations of the various organizations within the Department of Defense, pertinent congressional staffs, and the offices of the three Surgeons General. Participation in the Capstone Course will enhance the understanding of how national healthcare policies are formed, and by whom, and how they are implemented and put into operation.
Additional details and objectives can be found here:
https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Education-and-Training/LEADS/JMESI
Prospective applicants should send the following to CAPT O’Sullivan NLT 1600, Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
- An up-to-date CV and BIO (combined into one PDF)
- An email with the following information – Rank, Name, Current position, work address, work phone and email address
U.S. Naval Community College (USNCC) Info
The USNCC is directly relevant to most of my blog readers who likely have at least a bachelor’s degree, but it is relevant to those who lead enlisted Sailors. Here is the info:
Healthcare Management Course (HCM) – 13-16 May 2024 (Virtual)
Who: First-time clinical supervisors within a DHA MTF (Medical Corps is limited to 9 seats). Typical Rank of O3 to O4.
What: Healthcare Management Course
When: May 13-16, 2024 (Virtual)
Where: Blended learning with ten online modules followed by the virtual class hosted by JMESI instructors
Course Description: The JMESI Healthcare Management Course is a tri-Service training event designed for first-time clinical supervisors. The course provides attendees with the administrative tools to successfully manage their clinical areas. Topics discussed include the following: Civilian Personnel, Contracting, Budgeting, Quality Management, tools available through the TRICARE Operations Center, Efficient Scheduling and Utilization Management, and more. Panel discussions allow the clinicians to ask direct questions and receive first-hand answers regarding management tools and practices that can impact the military healthcare management arena. Attendees participate in hands-on training with clinic administrative tools.
Prospective applicants should provide their name, rank, position title, work address, and work phone in this format to CAPT Shauna O’Sullivan NLT 1200 Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Next Virtual Course Dates: Sept 16-19, 2024
Virtual Healthcare Management Course – 15-18 May 2024
Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute | Healthcare Management Course (HCM) – 15-18 May 2024 (VIRTUAL)
Who: First-time clinical supervisors within a DHA MTF (Medical Corps is limited to 9 seats). Typical rank of O3 to O4.
What: Healthcare Management Course
When: May 15-18, 2024 (Virtual)
Where: Blended learning with ten online modules followed by the virtual class hosted by JMESI instructors
Course Description: The JMESI Healthcare Management Course is a tri-Service training event designed for first-time clinical supervisors. The course provides attendees with the administrative tools to successfully manage their clinical areas. Topics discussed include the following: Civilian Personnel, Contracting, Budgeting, Quality Management, tools available through the TRICARE Operations Center, Efficient Scheduling and Utilization Management, and more. Panel discussions allow the clinicians to ask direct questions and receive first-hand answers regarding management tools and practices that can impact the military healthcare management arena. Attendees participate in hands-on training with clinic administrative tools.
Prospective applicants should provide their name, rank, position title, work address, and work phone in this format to CAPT Shauna O’Sullivan NLT 1200 Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Next Virtual Course Dates: Sept 16-19, 2024
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