About me...
Dr. Michelle Cranney
RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CPB, CPMA
RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CPB, CPMA
Professor | Instructional Designer | Healthcare Professional
I started my career working in various administrative positions in the healthcare industry. I started working in the medical records room of a multispecialty clinic, and I worked my way up to leadership positions. I have worked in several healthcare settings but have spent most of my time in physician practice and outpatient surgery.
After working in healthcare for some time, I gradually started teaching in classes sharing my experiences and real-world knowledge with students in my area. Over time, I transitioned to teaching online and advanced into program leadership. While working in education, I have had opportunities to work as an instructional designer from subject matter expert and interactive creator to project management.
I enjoy working in all three fields: healthcare, education, and instructional design.
Education
Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) | A.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ
Leadership & Organizational Behavior
Master Of Business Administration (MBA)| Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI
Healthcare Management
Bachelor's Certificate of Proficiency | Weber State University, Ogden, UT
Health Information Management
Bachelor of Science (BS) | Utah State University, Logan, UT
Personal Finance
Associate of Science (AS) | Davenport University, Grand Rapids
Health Information Technology
Professional Certificate | University of Washington, Seattle, WA
eLearning & Instructional Design
Certifications
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Certified Coding Specialist-Professional (CCS-P)
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Certified Professional Biller (CPB)
Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)
AAPC Approved Instructor (CPC-I)
Presentations
Team Teach in the 21st Century Classroom. Presented at: The Business and Applied Science Academy of North America (BAASANA) 2024 Conference.
Lessons Learned from Team Teach: A Theoretical Model with Community of Inquiry. Presented at: DeVry University 2024 Virtual Faculty Symposium.
See For Yourself: Health Science Learning Communities. Presented at: Ashford University Virtual Teaching and Learning Conference.
Is There a Correlation Between Early Intervention for Plagiarism and Subsequent Performance? Presented at: 2016 American Health Information Management Association Assembly on Education Symposium
Is There a Correlation Between Early Intervention for Plagiarism and Subsequent Performance? Presented at: Ashford University Virtual Teaching and Learning Conference
Walden Social Change Makers. Presented at: Walden University Quarterly Faculty Development Webinar Series.
Teaching Innovations. Presented at: Ashford University Professional Development Series.
Big Blue Button Video Conferencing. Presented at: Ashford University Professional Development Series.
Publication
Team Teach: An Empirical Theoretical Model with Community of Inquiry.
Honors
Distinguished Faculty Award
Faculty Spotlight
Pinnacle Director’s Choice Award