Supporting Workforce Development and Professional Growth

Healthcare continues to evolve rapidly, creating new challenges and opportunities for rural hospitals and healthcare professionals. ICAHN’s Professional Education Services provide accessible, practical learning opportunities designed to strengthen workforce development, support regulatory compliance, and enhance professional practice across rural healthcare organizations.

Through live webinars, on-demand training, leadership development programs, and continuing education opportunities, ICAHN helps hospitals invest in their teams while supporting operational excellence and quality patient care.

ICAHN’s education programs are designed specifically for the rural healthcare environment and reflect the unique needs of healthcare leaders, clinical professionals, and hospital staff across Illinois.

Education and Workforce Development Opportunities

ICAHN offers a broad range of professional education programs focused on leadership, workforce development, hospital operations, and clinical education. Programs include:

  • Illinois-mandated training programs

  • Leadership and supervisor development

  • Clinical and nursing education

  • Workforce and professional development webinars

  • Continuing education opportunities

  • On-demand and live webinar access

  • Facility-wide participation options

  • Certificate tracking and reporting support

ICAHN is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development through the Midwest Multistate Division, accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Illinois-Mandated Training Programs

ICAHN offers online education programs that help healthcare professionals and organizations meet Illinois licensure and compliance requirements, including:

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Illinois law requires individuals holding a professional license issued by the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (IDFPR) to complete one hour of sexual harassment prevention training as part of the license renewal process.

ICAHN’s online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training provides healthcare professionals and organizations with a convenient, accessible learning experience designed to support compliance while promoting respectful and professional workplace environments.

The course is designed specifically for healthcare settings and can be completed individually or through facility-wide participation.

Course Topics Include
  • Understanding sexual harassment, including forms and types
  • Identifying unwelcome sexual conduct
  • Reporting sexual harassment within the workplace and to outside entities
  • Understanding whistleblower protections
Presenters

Katie Anderson, Attorney, Heyl-Royster
Kathy Fauble, M.Ed, ICAHN Professional Education Services

Registration and Pricing
  • VIP Subscribers: No charge
  • Non-subscriber facilities: $750 per facility
  • Individuals: $25 per person
Continuing Education Credit

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive:

1.0 Nurse Contact Hour

Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Flexible Online Access

Participants may access the training online using their individual email address and password. ICAHN’s flexible format allows hospitals and healthcare organizations to efficiently provide training access across their workforce.

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Implicit Bias Training

Illinois law requires individuals holding a professional license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to complete implicit bias training as part of the license renewal process.

ICAHN’s online Implicit Bias Training provides healthcare professionals and organizations with accessible, evidence-based education designed to support compliance while promoting awareness, understanding, and equitable care practices within healthcare settings.

The course is designed specifically for healthcare professionals and may be completed individually or through facility-wide participation.

Course Objectives

This one - hour course includes:

  • An explanation of implicit bias
  • The difference between explicit and implicit bias
  • Common causes and contributing factors related to implicit bias
  • The effects and potential harm caused by implicit bias
Registration and Pricing
  • VIP Subscribers: No charge
  • Non-subscriber Facilities: $750 per facility with unlimited participation
  • Individuals: $25 per person

Facilities may register once and share course access information with staff throughout their organization.

Continuing Education Credit

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive:

1.0 Nurse Contact Hour

ICAHN is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Flexible Online Access

Participants may access the training online using their individual email address and password. ICAHN’s flexible online format allows healthcare organizations to efficiently provide training access across their workforce while supporting compliance requirements.

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Alzheimer's Awareness Training

ICAHN’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Training meets the State of Illinois education requirement related to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease.

This online course provides healthcare professionals with practical knowledge and strategies designed to support compassionate, effective care for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions.

The course may be completed individually or through facility-wide participation.

Course Objectives

Participants will learn how to:

  • Identify and recognize Alzheimer's disease
  • Understand approaches to treatment and care
  • Use effective communication strategies when caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease
  • Apply appropriate care and management strategies to support patients and families
Registration and Pricing
  • VIP Subscribers: No charge
  • Non-subscriber Facilities: $750 per facility
  • Individuals: $25 per person

Facilities may register once and share course access information with staff throughout their organization.

Continuing Education Credit

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive:

1.0 Nurse Contact Hour

Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Flexible Online Access

Participants may access the training online using their individual email address and password. ICAHN’s flexible online format allows healthcare organizations to efficiently provide training access across their workforce while supporting education and compliance requirements.

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Cultural Competency Training

Illinois law requires individuals holding a professional license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to complete one hour of cultural competency training as part of the license renewal process.

ICAHN’s online Cultural Competency Training provides healthcare professionals and organizations with practical education designed to support inclusive care, strengthen communication, and promote culturally responsive healthcare practices.

The course is designed specifically for healthcare professionals and may be completed individually or through facility-wide participation.

Course Topics Include
  • Maintaining a consistent standard of care across diverse cultures and populations
  • Understanding the importance of cultural competency in healthcare delivery
  • Implementing strategies that support inclusivity and culturally responsive care
Registration and Pricing
  • VIP Subscribers: No charge
  • Non-subscriber Facilities: $750 per facility
  • Individuals: $25 per person
Continuing Education Credit

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive:

1.0 Nurse Contact Hour

Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Flexible Online Access

Participants may access the training online using their individual email address and password. ICAHN’s flexible online format allows healthcare organizations to efficiently provide training access across their workforce while supporting education and compliance requirements.

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Supervisor Toolkit

Leadership Development for Rural Healthcare Supervisors

Strong leadership is essential to building effective healthcare teams and supporting positive workplace culture. ICAHN’s Supervisor Toolkit is an online leadership development program designed to help both new and experienced supervisors strengthen their management and communication skills.

Through a series of practical, engaging video modules, participants gain valuable insights that support professional growth, improve workplace effectiveness, and enhance leadership confidence within rural healthcare organizations.

The toolkit is designed to provide flexible, accessible leadership training for healthcare professionals at all stages of supervisory experience.

Toolkit Topics

The Essence of Leadership

  • Key strategies for getting started as a supervisor
  • Understanding the difference between managing and leading

Confident, Assertive, In-Charge: Developing the Attitudes of Leadership

  • Techniques for building self-confidence
  • Strategies for strengthening assertive communication styles

Generational Differences in the Workplace

  • Understanding the perspectives of different workplace generations
  • Practical tips improving communication and collaboration across teams
Presenters

Kathy Fauble, M.Ed, ICAHN Professional Education Services
Liz Swanson, B.S, ICAHN Professional Education Services

Registration and Pricing
  • VIP Subscribers: Included as part of subscription benefits
  • Facilities: $300 per facility
  • Individuals: $50 per person
Continuing Education Credit

Participants who successfully complete the program will receive:

1.0 Nurse Contact Hour

Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Supporting Workforce Development

ICAHN’s Supervisor Toolkit was developed to support leadership growth within rural healthcare organizations by providing practical education that can be applied immediately in the workplace. The flexible online format allows hospitals to strengthen leadership development while supporting staff schedules and operational demands.

This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $949,120 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.

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Programs are available for both individual and facility-wide participation and include continuing education credit opportunities where applicable.

Upcoming Programs

Prioritization, Visualization, and Data Dashboards

June 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Data for Storytelling and Engagement

June 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Can You Hear Me Now?

June 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

From Exhausted to Engaged

July 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

What Happens in the ED Never Stays in the ED

July 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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VIP Education Subscription

The ICAHN VIP Education Subscription gives hospitals and organizations the opportunity to pre-pay and save on programs offered through ICAHN Professional Education Services.

COST:  $2,500 per facility for a 12-month period

Why Subscribe?

All-staff access to Illinois-mandated trainings

  • Sexual Harassment Awareness Training

  • Implicit Bias Training

  • Alzheimer's Awareness Training

  • Cultural Competency Training

  • Supervisor Toolkit

24/7 access to all ICAHN Professional Education Services webinars

  • Leadership and workforce development

  • Evidence-based clinical education

  • Continuing education credits for nursing and other disciplines

  • Unlimited staff participation for both live and recorded webinars

  • Centralized record keeping of certificates issued to your hospital

  • Discounts on select ICAHN Professional Education programs

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