Opening new service lines? Observing changes to your practice patterns or demographics in your panel? Upskilling offers targeted, specialty-specific education for more experienced APPs in service lines adjacent to our full Transition to Practice (TTP) programs. Designed to serve as a strategic supplement to APPs, ThriveAP Upskilling empowers organizations to standardize training, reduce risk, and expand clinical capability – in only 3 months of training.
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Upskilling for APPs
Unlock your APP's full clinical potential with flexible, on-demand clinical applications
Curriculum Features & Benefits
- At least 10+ hours of asynchronous learning material focused on targeted, specialty-specific education for experienced APPs.
- Baseline self-assessment exam followed by a post-program examination to assess the knowledge gained.
- Receipt of 10+ hours of CME/CE awarded upon completion, specific hours depending on program
Enhance Clinical & Service Line Capabilities
- Level-up your APPs in high-demand specialties like Orthopedics, Dermatology, Endocrinology, & more
- Launch specialty “Accelerator Bundles” to expand coverage across multiple lines
- Create custom onboarding tracks with modular approach
→ Sample Bundles: Surgical Orthopedics + Professional Development (~45 hrs) or Endocrinology + Professional Development (~30 hrs)
Improve Retention & Remediation
- Support career growth and engagement through targeted clinical training
- Leverage Upskilling in PIPs to address knowledge deficits with measurable outcomes
- Pre/post testing and attendance tracking support HR documentation needs
Risk Mitigation
- Ensure consistent onboarding across sites and specialties
- Minimize medicolegal exposure through standardized, evidence-based content
Budget Considerations
- Upskilling is a shorter, flexible and, cost-effective solution to accelerate learning for APPs
- Reduce stipend amounts while still being able to recruit and retain your APPs by giving them in-house options for CME fulfillment.
Scope Expansion & Referral Management
- Boost patient and provider satisfaction by giving generalist APPs the confidence to handle in clinic what they would otherwise refer out, keeping time to appointments manageable for your whole practice.
Let’s Build Something That Works for You
Customize your Upskilling and bundle to meet your system’s needs today—and scale for tomorrow. Whether filling onboarding gaps, supporting provider growth, or reducing referral backlogs, Upskilling meets you where you are.
→ Sample Bundles: Family Medicine + Dermatology | Fam Medicine + Endocrinology | Urgent Care + Orthopedics | Family Care + Psychiatric & Mental Health
For Individual Providers
Advance Your Practice. Expand Your Impact.
Why Providers Choose Upskilling
- Earn CME/CE hours on demand
- Gain specialty knowledge in high-demand areas like Dermatology and Orthopedics
- Expand your scope of practice and clinical confidence
- Learn at your own pace with virtual, asynchronous access
- Apply learning directly to QI and process improvement initiatives
- Practice procedure skills (where available)
- Explore new specialties to support transitions or role changes
Ready to grow your clinical edge? Enroll below today.
Exclusive for ThriveAP Alumni
Enroll in our Alumni Program and receive discounted access to your choice of Upskilling programs.
- Build on your TTP experience
- Continue growing in your specialty
- Stay connected to the ThriveAP learning community
Dermatology
$699
This course tackles high-impact dermatology topics across all ages—acne, rosacea, pediatric to geriatric care, and perinatal conditions. It emphasizes malignancies, emergencies, systemic diseases, and hands-on skills in dermoscopy, procedures, and managing psoriasis, itching, and more.
Endocrinology
$699
This course delivers practical, in-depth training in endocrine and metabolic care, focusing on diabetes, CGM use, insulin planning, and lifestyle strategies. It also covers thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary disorders, with guidance on GLP-1, SGLT2, and pediatric considerations.
Geriatrics
$699
This course empowers providers with key geriatric care skills—covering assessments, medication and pain management, care transitions, and common syndromes. It highlights cognitive and respiratory health, mental wellness, and end-of-life care, using case studies to foster expert, compassionate treatment for older adults.
Pediatrics
$699
This course delivers a comprehensive overview of pediatric care, covering wellness exams, developmental milestones, and anticipatory guidance. It also addresses common conditions across cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, orthopedics, ENT, and respiratory and GI systems—equipping providers to manage both routine and urgent pediatric needs with confidence.
Non-Surgical Orthopedics
$699
This course offers a thorough review of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions across the lifespan, from pediatric joint disorders to adult spine, shoulder, hip, and ankle issues. It includes fundamentals of musculoskeletal radiology, rheumatologic evaluation, orthobiologics, and occupational orthopedics—equipping non-surgical providers with practical tools for diagnosis and management.
Professional Development
$699
Strengthen your clinical and leadership skills with topics like telehealth, AI in healthcare, clinical decision tools, and strategic prescribing. The course also emphasizes cultural competence, trauma-informed care, billing, wellness, and navigating challenging patient conversations.
Psych & Mental Health
$699
This course covers complex mental health conditions across the lifespan, including treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, adult ADHD, substance use, and dementia. It also addresses childhood psychosis, autism, women’s mental health, and offers both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment approaches.
Surgical Orthopedics
$699
Explore key surgical orthopedic topics including joint arthroplasty, spine, trauma, and sports medicine procedures. The course highlights the APP’s role in pre-op planning, intraoperative decision-making, and post-op care, with added focus on orthopedic oncology, limb salvage, and surgical complications.
Women’s Health
$699
This course covers women’s health across the lifespan, including menopause, fertility, adolescent care, and cancer screening. It addresses pregnancy complications, postpartum mental health, uterine & bladder conditions, and breast wellness—equipping providers to deliver comprehensive, informed care for women at every stage.
