The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Informatics prepares you to help transform health care decisions through the collection, analysis and application of health data. Health data is consistently generated by patients and health care entities, which can be used for innovation and critical decision making to benefit our communities. This is the driving force behind the field of informatics. Coursework focuses on developing your skills in health care information sytems, project management, management of health information, data analysis and strategic integration.
The 18-credit hour curriculum is available online so that professionals can continue to work full-time while earning your certificate. Courses are six weeks in duration, allowing you to focus on specific topics within the curriculum.
Clarkson College applicants and current students may inquire about the possibility of receiving credit for previous life and/or work experience(s) per Academic Policy AA-47. Please reach out to an academic advisor or your program director if you have questions.
All classes are 7.5 weeks or 6 weeks in duration.
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| HCA 846 - Fundamentals of Informatics | 3 |
| HCA 845 - Management of Health Information | 3 |
| HCA 848 - Systems and Database Design | 3 |
| HCA 850 - Healthcare Information Systems | 3 |
| HCA 821 - Healthcare Data Analytics | 3 |
| HCA 836 - Healthcare Project Management | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 18 |
Clarkson College offers competitive tuition rates, along with several ways to help manage the cost of your education. Tuition rates per credit hour are posted here.
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