New program equips nurses to lead safe, trusted, and patient-centered medical travel—benefiting providers, payers, and patients world wide
Palm Beach Gardens, FL — August 23, 2025 — Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) today announced the launch of the Advanced Certified Medical Travel Professional – Nursing (CMTP-RN) program, officially approved by ANA Massachusetts for CNE credits, meeting criteria set by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA).
Designed for nurses supporting international and traveling patients, CMTP-RN is an eleven-module course taught by nurse practitioners with deep expertise in clinical operations and medical travel. Delivered onsite or live-virtual, the program equips participants to strengthen safety, quality, coordination, and outcomes across the full care continuum, while also developing a deeper understanding of the business of medical travel.
The Role of Nurses in Medical Travel
Nurses are the frontline guardians of patient safety and trust in medical travel. Their constant presence across the journey—before, during, and after treatment—ensures quality care, fosters engagement and cultural understanding, and protects hospital reputation. By bridging clinical teams with administrative processes, they create seamless, reliable experiences that drive patient satisfaction and referrals. Hospitals that invest in advanced medical travel training for their nurses are likely to see greater efficiency, stronger international patient loyalty, and measurable program growth.
“Nurses are at the heart of a successful medical travel program. They serve as the constant touchpoint for international patients—ensuring safety, confidence, and continuity of care,” said Renée-Marie Stephano, J.D., CEO of GHA. “Through the Advanced CMTP–RN, hospitals can elevate patient outcomes while strengthening the success of their global programs.”
What CMTP-RN Delivers
The program goes beyond traditional training by combining clinical excellence with business insight. Nurses gain expertise in risk management, infection control, care coordination, and cultural competence, while also learning how their role impacts patient acquisition, brand reputation, and hospital growth. By uniting strategy, operations, finance, and marketing with clinical practice, CMTP-RN positions nurses as both caregivers and strategic partners.
Key learning outcomes include the ability to:
- Analyze globalization’s impact on health risks.
- Define the scope and responsibilities of nurses in medical travel.
- Identify and mitigate patient safety risks across the medical travel continuum.
- Enhance patient experience through cultural competence and communication.
- Apply business strategies in operations, finance, marketing, and patient acquisition.
For stakeholders, the benefits of the Advanced CMTP-RN are clear: nurses earn CE-accredited expertise, hospitals reduce risk and strengthen global reputation, and patients enjoy safer, more empathetic journeys.
*This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Nurses Association Massachusetts, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval ID: AA# 1402/E821.
Advanced CMTP: A Proven Platform Since 2012
Since 2012, GHA’s Certified Medical Travel Professional(CMTP) has been the industry’s leading credential, with hundreds certified worldwide. In 2024, GHA introduced the Advanced CMTP track to meet modern demands with updated frameworks, global case studies, and practical strategies. Available online on-demand, onsite, or live-virtual, Advanced CMTP unites professionals across patient services, clinical operations, quality, risk management, guest services, marketing, and business development under a shared framework of excellence.
In recent months, GHA has delivered Advanced CMTP workshops at leading hospitals in Saudi Arabia and the United States, with additional programs scheduled in the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Qatar. These sessions continue to expand the program’s global reach, equipping healthcare teams across regions with the tools to elevate patient experience, strengthen international competitiveness, and deliver trusted, measurable results in medical travel.
Coming in 2026: Advanced CMTP-MD
Recognizing the critical role of physicians in both out comes and international patient engagement, GHA will launch Advanced CMTP-MD in early 2026. This physician-led training will cover pre-travel readiness, perioperative excellence, post-discharge safety, and cross-border coordination—empowering doctors to build trust, improve care, and drive growth in medical travel programs.
Together, the Advanced CMTP suite (RN, MD, and core certification tracks) represents the most comprehensive platform in the industry—empowering nurses, physicians, administrators and frontline staff to deliver safe, trusted, and exceptional care for traveling patients. With each new program, GHA continues to raise the bar on global best practices, ensuring patients receive the highest level of care no matter where their journey takes them.
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