Healthcare promotes its best people, then leaves them to figure out leadership alone. Walter Dusseldorp, MBA, FACHE, went from paramedic to senior executive the hard way. This is the playbook he wished he’d had.
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For leaders pursuing the ACHE Fellow credential, ready across all 10 Board of Governors domains.
ACHE’s in-person BOG review runs $2,075+ for members.¹
For nurses, techs, schedulers, rev-cycle and admin staff ready to grow into leadership.
Employer seats $525 each. Reimbursement packet included.
For new and emerging managers, charge nurses and new directors.
New MHA grad? 6 months for $99 (on the course page).
1:1 coaching for leaders reaching for the next role who want a mentor, not more content.
Comparable 6-month healthcare coaching runs $7,500.¹ Existing $399/mo members keep their rate.
Sponsor one leader or run a private cohort. Walter works with your team directly, and your finance office gets paperwork it recognizes.
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A day-by-day plan weighted to the 10 exam domains, plus 25 practice questions with answers.
Five scripted huddles, a printable huddle board, and a manager’s guide for frontline healthcare teams.
The BOG exam tests judgment across ten domains. Walter has been through it and runs a live session every week. Pick your pace: a 12-week sprint, or a slow drip while you collect your credits.
Not ready for the full course? Start with the $7 FACHE Question Bank or the $29.99 Mock Exam.
Walter’s BOG cohort is the most well-structured FACHE prep I’ve experienced. He took my 16 years of healthcare experience and helped me translate it into the executive vocabulary the exam actually rewards. I earned FACHE with confidence, not just relief.
Walter’s leadership course was great. His passion for healthcare and educating the next generation of leaders was evident throughout. His focus on actionable lessons along with 1-on-1 mentorship was very valuable.
We know the value of strong leadership in building team engagement, productivity, innovation, and retention. The Dutch Mentor is a valuable partner as we continue on that journey.
What made the difference, in his own words.
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Walter Dusseldorp started as a paramedic, became a flight instructor, and rose to senior healthcare executive. He built Pure Leadership Power™ from what actually moves careers and teams: clarity, accountability, and rhythm.
He has guided healthcare leaders to their FACHE credential and developed many more. He’s on the weekly session and the 1:1s himself.
If you want to understand how healthcare really works before (or as) you step into leadership, start with Healthcare Systems Mastery. If you’re pursuing the Fellow credential, start with FACHE Prep. If you want to build leadership habits on your own schedule, choose the Leadership Course. If you want a mentor who holds you accountable every week for six months, that’s the Emerging Leader Program. Not sure? Use the path finder or book a 20-minute call.
Same program either way. Pay in full is $2,497, or $497/month on a 6-month commitment. Paying in full saves you about a month. Existing $399/month members keep their current rate.
Yes. We support invoices and purchase orders, and we offer sponsored seats and private cohorts of 10–15. See For Organizations.
Our programs award a certificate of completion; we do not claim CE credit. For FACHE Prep, the course prepares you for the ACHE Board of Governors exam.
FACHE Prep carries a 30-day money-back guarantee (less a non-refundable processing fee). Email walter@thedutchmentor.com within 30 days of purchase.
Yes. FACHE Prep’s live sessions run every Wednesday at 12:00 PM ET and the 12-week curriculum loops continuously, so you can join any week without missing a topic.
No. The Dutch Mentor is an independent program and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ACHE. FACHE® and ACHE® are registered trademarks of the American College of Healthcare Executives.