Description
Expiration Date: 03/05/2029
Expiration Date: 03/05/2029
Upon successful completion of this webinar, attendees should have a better understanding of how to:
Dr. Armstrong is Associate Dean of Student Success in the College of Health Sciences and Public Policy. As Director of Public Health Practice & Continuing Education, she oversees approval of affiliation and learning agreements, supports complex student cases, and provides leadership support to the Field Experience Office. As Director of Continuing Education, she oversees accredited professional development programs as an approved provider for both NCHEC and CPH, to ensure all offerings meet national competency standards, maintain compliance with credentialing requirements, and support the ongoing growth of the public health workforce through high‑quality continuing education opportunities. Other responsibilities include program assessment, faculty mentorship, course development, academic program reviews, curriculum and policy reviews, and, most importantly, helping develop students into health professionals.
Dr. Loretta Shields has a PhD in epidemiology & biostatistics and has worked in academia, the insurance industry, and hospital systems applying epidemiological methods and biostatistics to population and public health studies for over 17 years, while also teaching applied statistical techniques to undergraduate, masters-level, and doctoral students.
Walden University is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) through The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. #123343
Walden University College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider Unit P0469.
Walden University designates this continuing professional development (CPD) activity for 1 credit/contact hour.
*While professional development activities offered by an American Nurses Credentialing Center Provider Unit typically satisfy the requirements of most states, Walden University recommends that participants ensure that the content offered meets their individual requirements. To the extent that contact hours must be approved within one’s state of residence or licensure, participants should check with their state board of nursing before enrolling in any professional development activity. The state board of nursing determines the number and type of contact hours that can be claimed for professional development activities.
The planners and presenters of this continuing professional development activity have disclosed no financial interests and no receipt of in-kind materials or funding that could influence the planning or presentation of this content.
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CPH Certificate for CE Hours

NCHEC Certificate for CE Hours

ANCC Certificate for Contact Hours