Advanced Training Program (ATP)

About ATP

Introducing the Advanced Training Program in Clinical Quality Improvement (ATP), a cornerstone of Intermountain’s commitment to excellence in healthcare for over three decades. With a prestigious alumni network of over 6,500 graduates and 50 sister programs worldwide, ATP stands as a comprehensive educational initiative tailored for healthcare professionals. This intensive course equips participants to lead, implement, and evaluate quality improvement strategies, emphasizing both clinical outcomes and operational efficiencies. Participants gain practical insights and the expertise needed to drive measurable improvements in healthcare delivery.

Upcoming Courses

Winter 2025 HYBRID Course

In-person, full-day classes from 8:30am-4:30pm on:
- January 27, 28, 29
- February 26, 27, 28
- April 14, 15, 16
Virtual, live classes from 8:30am-12:30pm on:
- February 6, 13, 20
- March 6, 13, 20, 27

Fall 2025 VIRTUAL Course

Virtual, live classes from 8:30am-12:30pm on:
- August 26, 28
- September 4, 9, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
- October 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
- November 4, 6, 13

Contact stefanie.bowen@imail.org to reserve your spot today!

Program details

Find more information about the program below.

What participants learn

Understanding the healthcare system and its challenges including the imperative to change using clinical quality improvement to improve outcomes
Process Improvement
- Model for Improvement/A3 Problem Solving
- Driving adherence to evidence-based best practice guidelines
Intermountain structure and resources
Working toward a healthcare organization that systematically improves processes
Participant’s role in quality improvement

Audience

The Advanced Training Program (ATP) is designed for healthcare professionals who are in positions of administrative and/or clinical leadership, and/or those who are responsible for designing and/or managing quality improvement initiatives and/or quality improvement training or education programs.

ATP course offerings

ATP was thoughtfully designed to be nimble, adaptable, and results-driven in a value-based care model. Most importantly, it respects the legacy of ATP while embracing the future and delivering just-in-time content.

We offer a group rate for those who register as a team. The cost breakdown is as follows:

Hybrid Offering:
$12,000 for one participant
$22,000 for two participants working on the same project
$31,000 for three participants working on the same project
For 4 or more participants, please contact us for the price breakdown

Virtual Offering:
$10,000 for one participant
$18,000 for two participants working on the same project
$25,000 for three participants working on the same project
For 4 or more participants, please contact us for the price breakdown

Cancellation policy

Cancellations must be made at least 40 days prior to the first day of class for a full refund. Cancellations fewer than 40 days prior to the first day of class will forfeit 50% of tuition.

FAQ

Find answers to frequently asked questions here.

What are the expectations for ATP participants?

Approval from participant’s direct leader to participate
Fully attend and engage in all sessions as scheduled (recordings are made available for missed sessions)
Complete assigned pre- and post- work (including homework outside of class)
Meet with assigned ATP coach at least 4 times outside of class
Complete a sponsored quality improvement project
Participant’s direct leader will be invited to attend the final project presentation and ensure the work continues using either Intermountain’s Operating Model or the home organization operating model to track outcomes after the project transitions to daily work

What will you get in return for your investment in this course?

Approximately 72 hours of combined interactive and didactic education delivered by outstanding internal and external faculty who are experts in their fields
Professional consultants from the Healthcare Delivery Institute, Data and Analytics, Clinical Excellence and Continuous Improvement to ensure success of quality improvement project and guidance for engaging leaders to integrate new processes into workflow after completion of the course
The opportunity to join a national and international network that provides ongoing support and information sharing for future collaborations

What options exist for attending ATP?

Hybrid ATP courses contain a mix of full-day, in-person sessions in Murray, UT and virtual, ½-day sessions via Zoom. Travel to Salt Lake City is required for the in-person sessions
Fully virtual ATP courses are held live via Zoom, consisting of two ½-day sessions per week

Alumni Resources

We know that you are engaged in meaningful and important work wherever you are. In fact, there is no more important work we could be doing right now than what we are doing for our communities, our patients, and our colleagues. As alumni of the ATP courses we recognize you are focused on continuing Quality Improvement education, and we hope to facilitate opportunities for your continued learning.

Attend/Participate in Future Lectures
We welcome you to join us in the future for lectures that you feel will be beneficial to you. This benefit is provided at no cost to you. Please contact us for access to videos and other material that will provide you with the most up-to-date information and best practices in healthcare improvement.

Alumni Conference
We have alumni conferences which provide a forum for graduates to discuss current projects and to share innovative tools and techniques you are pioneering to improve clinical quality. We hope you will join us to learn from other alumni regarding their successes in translating what they learned in ATP to improve outcomes for patients, colleagues, and communities – as well as to share your own.

ATP Alumni Group on LinkedIn
Learning from each other is at the heart of the ATP program, it is about building a learning community that will improve patient outcomes across the globe. We invite you to reach out to like-minded colleagues through our alumni group on LinkedIn so that you engage in meaningful exchange about how you are using the methods learned in ATP. We do not want to add to your burden, but rather, we want to help facilitate valuable and meaningful discussions.

ATP Alumni on LinkedIn Email us

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