Online Certificate Programs for Health Care Professionals
All of our certificate programs are available to health care professionals with an interest in gaining knowledge about a specific topic. Our program faculty, who are considered experts in their respective fields, work closely with our knowledgeable program staff specializing in adult learning and online delivery. The schedule allows the participant to complete coursework while balancing their personal and professionals commitments.
The University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions (USI-CNHP) programming meets the expectations for most states and organizations that require mandatory continuing education contact hours for license and/or certification renewal. We recommend checking with your state board and/or credentialing organization before submitting contact hours to meet continuing education requirements.
Explore Our Comprehensive Range of Online Certificate Programs:
On-Demand programs are offered year-round and are self-paced.
- Anticoagulation: Oral
- Anticoagulation: Patient Self-Testing
- Clinical Simulation
- Current Practices for Anticoagulation Bridging Between Blood Thinners
- Heart Failure*
- Hypertension*
- Limited Cardiac Catheterization Radiography Certification
- Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation
- Opioid, Nonopioid, and Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Pain
- Pain Management*
- Wound Management
*select content meets pharmacology CE requirements
The following programs have a scheduled start date and is not self-paced.
- Anticoagulation Therapy Management: October 9, 2023.
2024 Offerings: January 15, March 25, July 29 and October 7 - Case Management: March 11 and August 5, 2024
- Coding (Medical): January 15 and July 15, 2024
- Dental Coronal Polishing: March 11, 2024
- Dental Fluoride Application: March 11, 2024
- Dental Local Anesthesia: January 15, 2024
- Diabetes:* February 19 and August 5, 2024
- Expanded Functions in Dental Care: September 9, 2024
- Faith Community Nursing: April 1 and September 9, 2024
*select content meets pharmacology CE requirements
Accreditation
USI's Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning (CHPLL) is designated as a provider by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education. The University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions programming meets the expectations for most states and organizations that require mandatory continuing education contact hours for license and/or certification renewal.
Contact Hours for your Educational Activity
Does your healthcare organization wish to provide contact hours for your educational activity?
Our office must be involved in planning, implementation, and evaluation of the educational activity to meet Joint Accreditation expectations. Requests must be received prior to the beginning of planning. If you would like to work with our team, please complete and submit this document to Dr. Anita Hagan akhagan@usi.edu.
Your request will be reviewed followed by a decision communicated to the contact person within 7 business days. If approved, your educational activity will be assigned to a member of the staff.
Certificate of Completion vs. Certification
A certificate program awards you a certificate of completion for contact hours after successfully meeting the requirements. These programs can be an avenue for professional development, continuing education, or seeking a position change.
Certification can be obtained through a professional organization via an examination based on the topic. The candidate must meet eligibility requirements such as educational background, licensure, documented clinical experience, and/or continuing education. Certification requires recertification, ensuring that the candidate stays current in their field with clinical practice and continuing education.