Offered by the College of Nursing and Health Professions, the 100% online Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics will help provide the practical skills needed for health care professionals seeking additional competencies in health informatics or to those entering the rapidly expanding field of health informatics.
Health informatics is the application of information technology to healthcare professions with the aim of creating tools and procedures that facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This field includes the knowledge, skills and tools that enable information to be collected, managed, used and shared to support the delivery of healthcare and promote health.
The accelerated Health Informatics certificate program consists of 4 courses, each of a seven 7-week term. Courses are designed using the Quality Matters Rubric Standards based on best practices and research for course design.
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Courses are offered by blending desktop video conferencing and an online learning management system. Access to a reliable computer with internet, camera and microphone capabilities is required.
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The career outlook for a college graduate with a certificate in health informatics is generally positive, given the increasing importance of data in healthcare. This certificate equips graduates with valuable skills in data management, health information systems, analytics and IT, making them well-prepared for the evolving landscape of healthcare technology. The demand for health informatics professionals is growing due to the widespread adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) and other healthcare IT systems. As healthcare providers and organizations seek to improve patient care and operational efficiency, they require skilled professionals to manage and analyze health data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects significant growth in the healthcare sector, including roles related to health informatics. Specifically, the employment of medical and health services managers, which includes health informatics roles, is projected to grow 32% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.
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