Mission Statement

The TTUHSC Office of Professional Development and Accredited Continuing Education (OPDACE) supports the growth of faculty, clinicians, and the interprofessional healthcare team across West Texas.

Serving metro and rural communities throughout Lubbock, the Permian Basin, Amarillo, and surrounding regions, OPDACE delivers inclusive, evidence-informed education through main and extension offices that reach geographically dispersed healthcare providers.

Our mission is to advance professional development by offering accessible, needs-based education grounded in adult learning and lifelong learning principles. Programs aim to enhance teaching, leadership, scholarship, and the performance of healthcare teams.

The expected results are improvements in the skills, strategies, or performance of the healthcare team and, when feasible, patient outcomes. OPDACE evaluates impact through performance-based assessments and selectively measures patient outcomes for applicable activities.

Vision Statement

The TTUHSC OPDACE envisions becoming a national leader in faculty development and accredited continuing education, empowering healthcare professionals and educators through accessible, interprofessional programs that enhance teams, outcomes, and community health.