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 professional commitments.
The University of Southern Indiana Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions (USI-KCNHP) 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 Therapy
- Anticoagulation: Patient Self-Testing
- Bridging: Current Practices for Bridging Between Blood Thinners
- Clinical Simulation
- Heart Failure*
- Limited Cardiac Catheterization Radiography Certification
- Motivational Interviewing
- Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation
- Pain Management*
- Wound Management
*select content meets pharmacology CE requirements
The following programs have a scheduled start date and are self-paced.
- Anticoagulation Therapy Management: January 13, March 24, August 4, and October 20, 2025
- Case Management: March 10 and September 8, 2025
- Coding (Medical): January 13 and August 4, 2025
- Dental Coronal Polishing for Dental Assistants: March 17, 2025
- Dental Fluoride Application for Dental Assistants: March 17, 2025
- Dental Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienist: January 13, 2025
- Expanded Functions in Dental Care: September 8, 2025
*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 Kinney 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.
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.
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.