MUSE Certified Professional in MEDITECH (MCPM) Analyst Program

Elevating MEDITECH Analysts through Certification, Collaboration, & Community

What is the MCPM?

The MUSE Certified Professional in MEDITECH (MCPM) Program is a professional certification for analysts employed at a MEDITECH organization. It helps professionals supporting MEDITECH systems develop deeper skills, connect with peers, and demonstrate measurable competency to their organizations and the MUSE community. The program is a collaborative effort between MUSE, MEDITECH, and MedPower, offered exclusively through MUSE.

Who should consider MCPM?

Clinical analysts or application specialists working with MEDITECH.
Informatics or IT professionals optimizing clinical workflows.
Emerging leaders preparing to standardize best practices across their organization.

Eligibility

Employed by a hospital actively using MEDITECH.
No minimum experience is required to enroll in the program.
Support from your manager or CIO sponsor.

How it works

Journey to MCPM Certification

Stage 1

Application & Eligibility

Apply online, verify MEDTECH site employment, and receive approval & payment confirmation.

Stage 2

Training & Learning

Complete the Foundations program and a role-based curriculum using MedPower modules.

Stage 3

Mentorship

Collaborate with an experienced mentor from the MUSE community to prepare for your Capstone.

Stage 4

Capstone Presentation

Present your Capstone at a MUSE event, showcasing your applied learning and project outcomes.

Stage 5

Certification

Earn the MCPM designation and badge, with opportunities for ongoing continuing education & renewal.

MCPM PROGRAM

Mentor

On the application form, you will be asked to identify an experienced MEDITECH professional within your organization to serve as your mentor throughout the course. Your mentor may be your CIO, manager, senior analyst, informaticist, application manager, or another experienced colleague who can provide guidance, perspective, and support as you apply what you are learning.

Mentors should have at least three years of MEDITECH experience and a commitment to helping others grow. Mentors can also earn certification.

Need help finding a mentor? If you do not have an appropriate mentor available within your organization, the MCPM team will assist in connecting you with a mentor as availability allows.

MCPM Program

Foundations Program

Every MCPM participant begins with the Foundations program. The Foundations program establishes the core competencies expected of every MEDITECH analyst, regardless of application or specialty.

The overall objective of this program is to equip MEDITECH analysts with the technical knowledge, practical experience, and professional skills needed to confidently support, optimize, and continuously improve MEDITECH systems within their healthcare organizations.

Participants will:

Build a strong foundation in the MEDITECH analyst role by understanding core responsibilities, healthcare workflows, and how analysts support clinicians, operational leaders, and organizational goals.
Develop technical proficiency in MEDITECH Expanse, including system architecture, security, user management, configuration, reporting, and troubleshooting.
Apply best practices for system support and governance, including change management, testing, documentation, downtime planning, and system optimization.
Effectively utilize available resources such as MEDITECH support, MUSE educational offerings, documentation, and peer networks to solve problems and continue professional growth.
Strengthen collaboration and communication skills by working with end users, cross-functional teams, and mentors to translate clinical and business needs into effective technology solutions.
Develop critical thinking and continuous improvement skills applying structured problem-solving techniques.
Gain practical, hands-on experience through mentoring, exercises, and real-world projects that reinforce classroom learning.
Earn a certificate of completion and prepare for long-term success by demonstrating competency, and establishing a path for continued learning and career development.

Pricing for the Foundations program:

MUSE Members: $495
Non-Members: $900

MCMP is offered exclusively through MUSE. Non-member organizations are encouraged to join MUSE to access member pricing and full community benefits. Pricing subject to change.

Apply for Foundations

Coming Soon

PCS Clinical Analyst Program

The purpose of this program is to provide analysts with a foundational understanding of the MEDITECH Expanse Patient Care System (PCS) and the knowledge required to support, configure, and optimize workflows. Through structured learning, mentorship, and hands-on practice, participants develop the technical and analytical skills needed to support safe, efficient, and effective patient care.

The successful completion of the Foundations program is a prerequisite to apply for the PCS Clinical Analyst program.

The PCS Clinical Analyst program is not yet available. Watch for future announcements regarding enrollment.

Program Information

FAQs

Besides PCS, will other programs be offered?

Yes. Over time, MUSE plans to expand MCPM to additional roles such as physician, revenue cycle, ambulatory, and more.

Can certification be completed remotely?

Yes – courseware, exercises, mentor meetings, and the Capstone project can be completed remotely.

Are their continued requirements to maintain certification?

Yes – certification will require Continuing Education and ongoing MUSE engagement. Details are under review.

Can an experienced Analyst fast-track certification?

Candidates who have experience as a MEDITECH analyst can receive certification with the following:

Be employed at a MEDITECH site.
Have completed five years in an analyst position at MEDITECH site, to include taking a leadership role in a priority pack update or implementation.
Pay the fee for the program.
Complete the Capstone project.

Get Involved

We are seeking Mentors to support this initiative!

What qualifications must a Mentor have?

Mentors must be employed at a MEDITECH 2.2 site, be in a leadership position or possess strong leadership skills, and have at least five years of MEDITECH experience in the area of the Mentee specialty.

Can a Mentor receive certification?

Yes. Once the Mentor has successfully worked with an analyst to complete the coursework, they too can submit a Capstone project to obtain certification.

For more information, contact: MCPM@museweb.org