Healthcare Administration Course Earns Quality Matters Certification for Course Design Excellence
Bellevue University’s MHA 649: Leadership and Team Development course has earned the Quality Matters Certification Mark. The course met all review standards and received a perfect score following external peer review.
Key Facts
- Course: MHA 649: Leadership and Team Development
- Program: Master of Healthcare Administration
- Certification: Quality Matters (QM) Certification Mark
- Platform: Blackboard Ultra
- Score: 101 out of 101 points
- Standards met: 44 Quality Matters Specific Review Standards
- Review type: External peer review by three certified reviewers
- Contributors: Dr. Mike Freel, Caitlin Petty, Janel Heitz
Course Certification
Bellevue University’s Master of Healthcare Administration’s MHA 649: Leadership and Team Development course, designed and facilitated by Dr. Mike Freel in collaboration with Instructional Designer Caitlin Petty and QM Coordinator Janel Heitz, has officially earned the Quality Matters (QM) Certification Mark following a rigorous peer review process. Built in Blackboard Ultra, the course met all 44 Quality Matters Specific Review Standards and achieved a perfect score of 101 out of 101 points, earning one of the highest distinctions in online course design.
Quality Matters Certification
The QM Certification Mark is an internationally recognized symbol of excellence in online and blended course design and represents Bellevue University’s ongoing commitment to creating learning experiences that promote clarity, engagement, and learner success.
Course Design and Review Feedback
The certification reflects Dr. Freel’s dedication to continuous improvement, Petty’s expertise in course design and alignment, and Heitz’s knowledge of QM standards and processes. Reviewers praised the course for its strong alignment, engaging structure, and clear organization, noting that it provides learners with a transparent pathway to success. The official review team highlighted that the course “is very well-designed and structured in accordance with QM Standards overall,” and commended the engaging materials and digital accessibility of the course content.
“Bellevue University is committed to quality course design and delivery excellence. Students in the MHA program are leaders in the business of healthcare. Supporting them through achieving this certification is a testament to our focus on quality learning design and student success.”
Review Process
The QM Official Review was conducted by a three-person external team of certified QM Peer Reviewers using the Quality Matters Higher Education Rubric, Seventh Edition.
About Quality Matters
Grounded in research and driven by best practices, Quality Matters (QM) is the global organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning. QM provides a scalable system for evaluating and improving online course design through peer review and continuous improvement.
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 70,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 85 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).