The certificate for Health Data Analyst provides the fundamental knowledge in the subject area of health care technology, heath information systems, and data analysis.
The 26-credit hour program addresses the resources and methods used for managing health information. Successful completion of the program grants you eligibility to apply for Clarkson College Certificate of Completion. As a graduate, you will be knowledgeable in clinical data standards, terminological classification systems, data exchange, security and privacy of health data, as well as the analytical input skills to serve as an integral member of the health information technology, health systems, and health information management teams.
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.
(20 semester hours) All courses are 7.5-week or 6-weeks in duration except for MAT 310 which is only offered in a full-semester format (15- or 12-weeks in duration).
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BUS 110 - Microsoft Office Applications | 4 |
| HIM 215 - Data Management | 3 |
| HIM 218 - Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| HIM 456 - Database Architecture and Design | 4 |
| HIM 340 - Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| MAT 310 - Statistics | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 20 |
After completion of the 20 semester hours, students are eligible to apply for a Clarkson College Certificate of Completion.
Once the 20 semester hours in the Certificate program have been completed, an additional 44 semester hours will fulfill the requirements for the Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology.
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.
There are two components to your student account: tuition and fees. Refer to Student Accounts for information regarding tuition, fees, and out of pocket expenses sorted by program.
Employment of health information technicians is projected to grow 16% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025
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