Now Available: Artificial Intelligence Practitioner for Rural Health
HomeTown is proud to have released the FIRST Certification centered on Artificial Intelligence for Rural Health in July 2025.
“Doing nothing is not an option.” says HomeTown Health CEO, Jimmy Lewis.
A rural healthcare professional who applies artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to solve real-world problems and ensure the responsible use of AI within an organization – that is what it means to be an AI Practitioner in Rural Healthcare.. This program is designed to equip rural healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to responsibly adopt, implement and scale generative AI in your organization.
Entry-level Certification
This learning plan is made up of the five following required courses:
- AI Overview: Understanding the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Rural Healthcare
- AI Ethics, Risks, and Responsible Use in Rural Healthcare
- Generative AI: An Overview of the Power and Limitations of Generative AI
- AI Prompting (Part 1): How to Guide AI Tools Clearly, Safely, and Effectively
- AI Prompting (Part 2): How to Guide AI Tools Clearly, Safely, and Effectively
At least two of the following elective courses must also be completed:
- AI for Rural Healthcare Leaders
- AI for Rural Technology Leaders
- Generative AI for Support Departments
- Generative AI for Project Management and Quality Improvement
About the Instructor
Dr. Tyler Wallace is a trusted advisor and educator specializing in AI adoption, implementation strategy and project management. With over 15 years experience across hospitals, federal agencies, academic institutions and global health programs, Tyler helps leaders navigate complexity, drive meaningful change and deliver measurable results.
Upon Completion
Earn your digital badge and receive an embossed certificate by mail.
Read our recent press release related to the AI-PRH Certification.
The online certification program is accepting enrollments now – enroll here.
Now Available: Cohort – Artificial Intelligence Readiness Program for Rural
In addition, HomeTown has just opened registration for a 12-week cohort : Artificial Intelligence Readiness Program for Rural – designed to bring rural health organizations together with AI Adoption Strategist, Tyler Wallace, PhD. The cohort will launch in September 2025 and includes weekly training sessions, resources & guides, and seats in the AI-PRH certification.
Build confident, role-based AI skills.
Demystify AI with practical, role-specific training. Your teams will gain the confidence to make informed decisions and separate hype from real opportunities.
Start in Microsoft AI the right way.
Reduce administrative burden with high-impact, non-clinical automations. Apply for up to $2,000 in Azure AI credits for eligible rural hospitals, and we guide your team to provision a secure Azure AI starter environment in your tenant. (Eligibility is set by Microsoft.)
Leave with a 12-month AI action plan.
Finish with a board-ready one-page roadmap, a prioritized use-case list with simple ROI, a governance starter kit, and one small workflow win
live in 60 to 90 days.
Read more about the Artificial Intelligence Cohort.