Education
CMRP Overview Webinar Series
Speaker: Dave Hinkle, CMRP, MHA, MPA, FACHE, Senior Director, VHA Supply Chain Custom Services
Overview: The Certified Materials Resource Professional (CMRP) is the premier national credential based on a sound assessment that provides you distinction in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Eligibility requirements include a blend of education and experience in addition to taking and passing the 110-question CMRP Examination. This exam tests your knowledge on the tasks that are performed regularly in practice and are considered important to competent practice in the healthcare supply chain field. This session, taught by certified peers, is a three-hour refresher course to become better prepared to take the examination. It covers the five core content areas of the exam – Purchasing/Product Value Analysis, Inventory Distribution Management, Information Systems, Finance, and Strategic Planning/Leadership – and provides helpful test-taking tips. Previous attendees have found it to be an invaluable review tool in helping them succeed on the examination.
Cost: *$99 for both sessions CD-Rom recordings - AHRMM Members; $139 for both sessions CD-Rom recordings - Non-members
This program was recorded on July 8 & 15, 2010.
Biography: As VHA's National Solution Set Practice Leader for Logistics and Materials Management, Dave provides leadership and support for supply chain and materials management engagements. He also assists clients in assessing their readiness for change with regard to information technology, customer service, and leveraging vendor relationships.






