Program Overview
Join us to explore the latest evidence-based practices and strategies for the ethical and effective integration of generative AI in healthcare, education, and research. Gain valuable insights into the practical applications of AI, understand the critical ethical considerations, and learn how to implement AI solutions to enhance outcomes in your practice.
Join us for 1 session or all 10. No prior AI experience required, and you are welcome to join sessions in any order.
Each session will feature a blend of lecture, interactive discussion, case studies, hands-on practice with opportunities to receive feedback on your AI projects. You will gain practical knowledge of AI tools applicable to real-world scenarios.
You will have access to additional readings and resources to deepen your understanding of the series content. Lecture recordings will be available upon request for your personal review purposes. Utilization of supplemental materials is optional.
Special Offer
Free Session
Introduction to AI and GenAI in Healthcare – 2 CE
Saturday, September 6, 2025
9:00 – 11:00 am Eastern
Live Virtual via Zoom
CE Credit
Earn 2 CE per session via an online learning assessment and program evaluation. The format is a self-assessment of your learning and an opportunity to give feedback. To earn Class A CE, you must join the session live via Zoom. The assessment CE link will be available immediately after each session.
Facilitator
Jiale (Gary) Hu, PhD, RN, FAAN
Assistant Professor
Director of Research and Global Outreach
VCU Nurse Anesthesia
Sessions
Saturday, September 6, 2025
9:00 - 11:00 am Eastern
Introduction to AI and GenAI in Healthcare – 2 CE
Objectives:
- Explain the foundational concepts of AI and articulate its significance in healthcare.
- Identify real-world applications of AI in healthcare and analyze their potential benefits and limitations across different settings.
Saturday, October 4, 2025
9:00 - 11:00 am Eastern
Principles and Strategies for Using GenAI – 2 CE
Objectives:
- Explain the fundamental principles of Generative AI, including how it works and its core capabilities.
- Demonstrate strategies and prompt engineering techniques to effectively integrate Generative AI tools into clinical, educational, and research workflows.
Saturday, November 1, 2025
9:00 - 11:00 am Eastern
GenAI for Professional Writing – 2 CE
Objectives:
- Apply GenAI tools to enhance the structure, clarity, and coherence of professional writing.
- Use GenAI tools ethically and responsibly in professional writing contexts.
Saturday, December 6, 2025
9:00 - 11:00 am Eastern
GenAI for Data Management and Analysis Tasks – 2 CE
Objectives:
- Demonstrate how GenAI can assist with data management such as data entry and cleaning, data classification and categorization, and responding to natural language queries.
- Apply GenAI tools for data analysis tasks such as content generation, summarization, predictive text, and autocompletion in data management and analysis contexts.
Saturday, January 10, 2026
9:00 - 11:00 am Eastern
GenAI for Teaching Design and Educational Material Development – 2 CE
Objectives:
- Demonstrate how GenAI tools can support the design of teaching procedures, activities, and instructional processes.
- Apply GenAI tools to develop educational materials that enhance engagement, accessibility, and learning outcomes.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
9:00 - 11:00 am Eastern
GenAI for Multimedia Generation to Enhance Visual, Audio, and Video Content – 2 CE
Objectives:
- Explore how GenAI can be leveraged to create, enhance, and optimize multimedia content, including images, audio, videos, and podcasts.
- Apply various prompt engineering principles for effectively using GenAI in the generation and enhancement of visual, audio, and video content.
Saturday, March 7, 2026
9:00 - 11:00 am Eastern
GenAI for Personalized Evaluation and Feedback – 2 CE
Objectives:
- Design GenAI-driven methods for evaluating learner performance in diverse educational contexts.
- Utilize GenAI tools to provide personalized, constructive feedback that enhances the learning experience.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:00 - 11:00 am Eastern
GenAI for Enhanced Clinical Safety Planning and Risk Management – 2 CE
Objectives:
- Develop patient care safety nets and personalized decision aids using GenAI tailored to individual patient conditions.
- Design and implement GenAI-assisted tabletop exercises to support clinical decision-making and improve safety planning.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
9:00 - 11:00 am Eastern
GenAI for Quality Improvement and Other Research Activities – 2 CE
Objectives:
- Use GenAI tools to identify opportunities for quality improvement within clinical practice through data analysis and insight generation.
- Develop a practical, GenAI-supported action plan to address the identified area, aligning with evidence-based practices and research principles.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
9:00 - 11:00 am Eastern
Guidelines and Policy Development for Acceptable Use of AI – 2 CE
Objectives:
- Explain the importance of governance in AI applications, including the principles of responsible AI and emerging regulatory trends.
- Outline key processes and steps for developing guidelines and policies to support the acceptable and ethical use of AI in clinical practice, education, and scholarly activities.
Registration
Save $200 with our Introductory Pricing!
10 Sessions – 20 Class A CE
Attend up to 10 live virtual sessions with one flat fee.
$350
5 Sessions – 10 Class A CE
Attend up to 5 live virtual sessions with one flat fee.
$175
3 Sessions – 6 Class A CE
Attend up to 3 live virtual sessions with one flat fee.
$150
First CRNA Microcredentials
All AI sessions in the series count toward the first CRNA digital badges in our specialty.
Cancellation & Refund Policies
You may cancel your registration up one month prior to the session to receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. After that date, no refunds will be given. Cancellations must be received via email at NAFA@vcu.edu.
In the unlikely case that an event is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the NAFA will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges, to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.