Digital Health
Be at the cutting-edge of health technology, including emerging developments in telehealth, digital health, and virtual health. In this graduate certificate program, you’ll learn how technology affects and improves diagnosis, treatment, training, patient records, and financial transactions. Gain a deeper understanding of the interoperability of healthcare IT systems, the benefits and barriers of digital health products for consumers, and the use of distance medicine.

At a Glance


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Skills You'll Learn
Identify ways in which technology impacts healthcare delivery
Assess the use of technology to improve quality of care and reduce costs
Find ways to facilitate discussion between clinical providers and their counterparts
Curriculum
Specialized Graduate Certificate in Digital Health requires completion of 16 credit hours (4 courses)
All students are required to complete a zero-credit Student Success Course.
Sample Schedule
Finish a graduate certificate in as few as six months or take up to a year. Choose your time to completion to get a better sense of what your schedule will look like during your certificate program.
Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
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4-Course Certificate Classes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
6-Course Certificate Classes | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Interested in a master's degree?
Explore our Master of Science in Health Informatics with a concentration in Digital Health.
Take a Course Before You Apply
We know how important it is to get started when you're ready and that's why you can enroll in a course before you officially apply.
Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Digital Health
Healthcare is outpacing the growth of most industries in the U.S., according to Monster.com
As healthcare continues to adopt digital health technology, managers with knowledge of health information technology and informatics will be in high demand.
Health information technology careers are expected to grow by 20% within the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Job Titles
Information Technology Manager Salary: National Average
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Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Accreditation & Associations

University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
To ensure our programs meet industry needs, the curriculum is closely aligned with national organizations such as the American College of Healthcare Executives and Medical Group Management Association, as well as local organizations such as the Denver Medical Study Group.

The HIMSS Academic Organizational Affiliate program shares industry knowledge and educates our students on critical issues in health information and technology by offering complimentary student memberships to HIMSS and other key benefits.

The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) strives to provide the public with effective and consistent quality monitoring of health informatics and health information management programs through maintenance of accreditation processes.