Health Informatics - Graduate Certificate

Health Informatics - Graduate Certificate

The Health Informatics graduate certificate prepares graduates to assume entry level, mid-career or senior level positions within healthcare systems. Based on the students' experience, the certificate is customizable to their interests and career goals within health informatics venues.

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Undergraduate Certificate in Health Informatics

91�ֿ�’s Undergraduate Certificate in Health Informatics provides students with a foundational understanding of how information technology is used to improve healthcare delivery. The program focuses on key areas such as electronic health records, data management, healthcare systems, and the application of IT solutions in medical settings. Students learn to integrate technology with health services to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and improve decision-making processes in healthcare environments. This certificate is ideal for those looking to enter the growing field of health informatics or enhance their qualifications in related areas.

Program Information for Health Informatics - Graduate Certificate

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

Reconcile the needs of clinical and non-clinical users of health information systems utilizing workflow analysis, systems analysis and project-management principles.
Analyze collected data of health information systems, utilizing principles of data mining, statistics and clinical analytics.
Manage the implementation of health information systems in multiple health care venues using principles of organizational dynamics and change management.
Facilitate communication between clinical and non-clinical users of health information systems.
Successfully obtain the credential of Certified Associate in Health Information Systems.

Admissions for Health Informatics - Graduate Certificate

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale.
Official transcript(s)
Résumé
Goal statement
Three letters of recommendation
English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
- Minimum 94 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 7.0 IELTS score
- Minimum 65 PTE score
- Minimum 120 DET score

¹: International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester
- Application deadline: April 15
Spring Semester
- Application deadline: November 15
Summer Term
- Application deadline: March 15

Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Coursework

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Program Requirements
Graduation Requirements

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Certificate Requirements
HI 60401	HEALTH INFORMATICS MANAGEMENT	3
HI 60403	HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS	3
Certificate Electives, choose from the following:		12
HI 60402	LEGAL ISSUES IN HEALTH INFORMATICS
HI 60410	HEALTH RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HI 60411	CLINICAL ANALYTICS
HI 60412	CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT
HI 60413	CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH INFORMATICS
HI 60414	HUMAN FACTORS AND USABILITY IN HEALTH INFORMATICS
HI 60415	HEALTH INFORMATICS INQUIRY AND ASSESSMENT
HI 60416	HEALTH INFORMATICS ISSUES: POLICY, POLITICS AND ETHICS
HI 60417	PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATICS
HI 60418	CLINICAL ANALYTICS II
HI 60419	CONSUMER HEALTH INFORMATICS
HI 60636	STANDARDIZED TERMINOLOGIES IN HEALTHCARE
HI 60691	SEMINAR IN HEALTH INFORMATICS
HI 60792	ELECTIVE INTERNSHIP IN HEALTH INFORMATICS
HI 61095	SPECIAL TOPICS IN HEALTH INFORMATICS
HI 61096	INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN HEALTH INFORMATICS
Advisor Approved College of Communication and Information courses
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		18

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Summary - Certificates
Minimum Certificate GPA	Minimum Overall GPA
3.000	3.000

Students enrolled in the certificate can apply for admission to the master's degree and apply a maximum of 12 credit hours taken for the certificate program toward the master's program requirements.

Program Delivery

Delivery:
- Fully online

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Health Informatics - Graduate Certificate

Graduates of 91�ֿ�’s Undergraduate Certificate in Health Informatics are well-prepared for entry-level positions in healthcare IT and data management. Possible careers include roles such as health informatics specialists, medical records technicians, healthcare data analysts, or IT support within hospitals, clinics, and public health organizations. This certificate also serves as a stepping stone for further education or advancement in healthcare administration, information systems, or health data analysis, offering diverse opportunities in the evolving intersection of healthcare and technology.

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