Military Medical and Dental Treatment Facility- Chief Medical Officer, Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Dental Officer -100 Level Training

January 26, 2026 to January 29, 2026

This course offers training for Military Medical/Dental Treatment Facility (MTF/DTF) Chief Medical Officers (CMO) / Chief Nursing Officers (CNO) / Chief Dental Officers (CDO) who are either new to their positions or are anticipating entering the role within the next 6-8 months. Training will consist of plenary and breakout sessions addressing such topics as leadership development and teamwork, ready reliable care, clinical quality management, clinical outcomes, healthcare operations, financial and manpower overviews, legal considerations, and best practices. The curriculum is packed with operational tools and learning objectives to move DHA forward and set the new CMOs/CNOs/CDOs up for success.  This is a training event held live utilizing virtual tools and not a conference.

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for physicians, nurses, dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Differentiate between key responsibilities of the CMO/CNO/CDO at DHA HQ, DHNs, and MTFs. 
  2. Identify areas for improved communication between CMOs/CNOs/CDOs at DHA HQ, DNHs, and MTFs.
  3. Comprehend and interpret Ready Reliable Care.
  4. Explain the different focus areas withing Clinical Quality Management and identify the quality care metrics that drive the DHN/MTF practices.
  5. Describe healthcare operations metrics driving DHN/MTF business rules.
  6. Summarize the manpower models and financial management of the DHN/MTF.
  7. Recognize the leadership and personality traits within yourself and your colleagues to build and develop relationships.
  8. Create a high-performance culture and organization.
  9. Comprehend the mission, vision, and priorities of the DHA.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 14.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 14.00 hours for completing this Course activity.

  • 14.00 ADA CERP

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for 14.00 continuing education credits.

  • 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 14.00 ANCC

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 14.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 14.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
01/19/2026
Course expires: 
02/12/2026
Event starts: 
01/26/2026 - 1:00pm EST
Event ends: 
01/29/2026 - 6:00pm EST

Defense Health Agency Leadership Team. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 14.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 14.00 hours for completing this Course activity.

  • 14.00 ADA CERP

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for 14.00 continuing education credits.

  • 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 14.00 ANCC

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 14.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 14.00 Attendance
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Requirements: CE/CME certificates are awarded to participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest. The deadline to claim credit is Feb 12, 2026.

Access Code: Some activities require an access code to register or claim credit. Please contact the organization providing the activity for the access code. The Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) does not provide access codes.

Accommodations: Please contact the course instructor to inquire about accommodations. For additional accommodation requests and/or technical support, email [email protected].

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