Meet Our Founder
Dr. Doug Hughes, EdD, CST, CSFA, CRCST, FASA, FAST
Dr. Doug Hughes helps colleges, health systems, and professional associations turn expert practitioners into confident, effective educators. Drawing on more than two decades across clinical practice, health-sciences education, and academic leadership—including his current role as a college dean—he brings practical, standards-aligned solutions to the real challenges programs and their faculty face.
Through Bridgent Academy, he partners with clients on faculty development and the practitioner-to-educator transition, curriculum and program design, accreditation readiness, and the responsible use of AI in teaching and operations. His work has helped launch new degrees and certificates, strengthen accreditation outcomes, and secure more than $3.2M in education and workforce funding.
Bridging the Gap Between Industry Expertise and Effective Teaching
Bridging the Gap Between Industry Expertise and Effective Teaching
Whether you’re stepping into a college lecture hall, a healthcare classroom, a CTE workshop, or a K-12 setting, Bridgent Academy provides high-quality, solution-focused training to help you succeed from day one—and beyond.
What We Offer
We specialize in helping industry professionals become confident, skilled educators through:
- Customized faculty training and curriculum development
- Accreditation-aligned program and faculty support
- Practical tools and teaching strategies for new educators
- Guidance on accreditation and compliance
- Integration of emerging technologies like AI into instruction
HealthBridge: Faculty Development, Built for the Classroom
HealthBridge is our signature program for turning expert practitioners into confident educators. Over five focused weeks, new and transitioning faculty gain practical, accreditation-ready skills in instructional design, assessment, engagement, and teaching with technology—including AI. Available for individual instructors or as a private cohort for your program or institution.
