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Continuing Education Program Design
Behind every effective continuing education (CE) program is a thoughtful structure, a clear framework, and a well-designed roadmap that sets the entire program up for success before a single piece of content is ever created. With nearly a decade of experience in continuing education, Macura Applied Consulting brings insider expertise to CE program design, building the right structure and framework from the ground up and advising on what it takes to bring a program successfully to life. Depending on your needs, this service may include: • Designing the structure and framework for CE programs built specifically for licensed psychologists • Advising on what works, what doesn't, and what licensed psychologists need from a CE experience • Review and strengthening of existing CE program structures designed for mental health professionals • Planning, launch, and implementation support for psychology CE programs • Subject matter expert collaboration Ideal for: Psychology associations, mental health organizations, and groups seeking to develop or strengthen continuing education programs who need an experienced CE design expert to build the right structure, framework, and roadmap before content development begins.
Program Evaluation & Measurement
Doing meaningful work is only part of the story. Being able to measure it, articulate it, and use it to grow is what takes organizations to the next level. As a dedicated evaluation partner, the work goes beyond just data. It is about delivering the insight organizations need to demonstrate their value, deepen their understanding of the people they serve, and continuously improve the programs that matter most to their mission. Depending on your needs, this service may include: • Evaluation framework development tailored to your program's specific goals and target audience • Survey and measurement tool design grounded in established research methodology • Data collection, cleaning and statistical analysis • Assessment of health promotion and wellness program effectiveness • Evaluation support for research teams needing measurement expertise • Clear, well-written findings reports with practical recommendations your team can actually act on • Guidance on iterative program improvement based on evaluation results • Review and strengthening of existing evaluation approaches that are not quite capturing what you need Ideal for: Professional associations measuring the effectiveness of their programs, healthcare organizations assessing the reach and outcomes of health promotion initiatives, nonprofits needing to demonstrate program impact to funders, and research teams looking for a measurement and evaluation expert to join their work.
Behavioral Science, Health & Research Consulting
Understanding why people behave the way they do is both a science and an art. Translating that understanding into programs, initiatives, and research that create real change requires someone who knows both worlds equally well. This service focuses on bringing rigorous, accessible, and actionable behavioral science to organizations and research teams tackling health promotion, wellness, and behavior change in the real world. Depending on your needs, this service may include: • Consulting on behavioral health research teams working on initiatives across domains including physical activity, nutrition, and related areas • Reviewing and strengthening existing programs to ensure they are grounded in current behavioral science evidence • Supporting the development of health behavior change strategies informed by social and psychological research • Advising on study design, data collection approaches, and research methodology for behavioral health projects • Translating complex behavioral science findings into clear, accessible language that practitioners and program staff can actually use • Advisory support for health promotion and wellness program development and execution Ideal for: Public health organizations, healthcare systems, universities and research institutions, and nonprofits working on health behavior change and wellness initiatives who need a behavioral science expert in their corner.