Steve Patton CMRP Scholarship Fund (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Florida AHRMM Steve Patton CMRP Scholarship Fund

The Florida Chapter of the Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) is excited to launch a new Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) Scholarship Program for prospective and current members under the Steven Patton CRMP Scholarship Fund.

The scholarship covers:

AHRMM national membership for one year
Reimbursement for CMRP Review eLearning Course Bundle
Reimbursement of exam fees upon successful completion of the CMRP exam
Registration for the fall 2026 event at Baptist Pensacola and travel expenses

Process

A committee will select up to ten (10) awardees. Awardees will be notified by October 15, 2026.
Florida AHRMM Steve Patton Scholarship Fund will reimburse awardees for the following

o   National AHRMM annual membership up to $165.
o   CMRP Review eLearning Course Bundle valued at $182.50 (special rate with discount code provided by national AHRMM for scholarship recipients).
o   Upon passing the CMRP, awardees will be reimbursed for the CMRP exam registration fee up to $275. The exam must be passed within 12 months of scholarship award.

Scholarship awardees must submit receipts for

o Membership and study materials for the initial reimbursement and
o Exam registration and proof of passing the exam to obtain full reimbursement.

Registration fees will be waived for scholarship awardees to attend the FL AHRMM fall event on November 17, 2026, at Baptist Pensacola. In addition, a travel credit up to $200 will be provided for scholarship awardees traveling to the event.

Why you should become a CMRP:

Showcase your ability to stay on top of vital inventory
Designate yourself as a leader in the health care supply chain field
Be a trusted asset to your organization and ensure patients receive the medical supplies they need

CMRP’s carry the mark of supply chain excellence with proven knowledge of effectively managing the quality and affordability of patient care. We encourage you to apply today!

Interested candidates should ensure they meet National AHRMM's requirements for CMRP with one of the required combinations of professional experience and formal education.

Successful completion of all 5 AHRMM Academy Cohorts OR
3 years' experience in health care supply chain management & Bachelor’s degree OR
5 years' experience in health care supply chain management & Associate’s degree OR
7 years' experience in health care supply chain management & H.S. degree or equivalent

Fall Conference Tour: Hosted by Baptist Health Care Pensacola (Monday, November 16, 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Fall Conference Tour: Hosted by Baptist Health Care Pensacola

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM

Fall 2026 Conference hosted by Baptist Health Care Pensacola (Tuesday, November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Theme: Right Resources. Right Time. Real Impact.

Providing trusted, efficient, and innovative supply chain services so caregivers have what they need, when and where they need it to deliver exceptional patient care.

We're Hiring: Apply for New Roles (Thursday, December 31, 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Additional opportunities to get involved:

Events committee: planning, project management, and logistics
Marketing committee: social media posting and support
Provider Board Member: representative of your organization and sounding board for education, events and strategy

Florida AHRMM upcoming events

Steve Patton CMRP Scholarship Fund (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)

Fall Conference Tour: Hosted by Baptist Health Care Pensacola (Monday, November 16, 2026)

Fall 2026 Conference hosted by Baptist Health Care Pensacola (Tuesday, November 17, 2026)

We're Hiring: Apply for New Roles (Thursday, December 31, 2026)