Health Data Informatics and Analytics
Develop a solid base of knowledge about healthcare delivery using the 4P framework: patients/people, providers, payers, and population. In this certificate program, you’ll learn the process of transforming data into information, knowledge, and then insight using informatics and analytics. Learn how to collaborate, organize projects, and develop real solutions to current healthcare industry issues, while differentiating between asking and answering research and business questions.
At a Glance
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Skills You'll Learn
Identify effective informatics tools within the health industry
Consult on project design for case studies
Create implementation plans that integrate IT, clinical, and business to solve health industry challenges
Curriculum
Specialized Graduate Certificate in Health Data Informatics and Analytics 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Health Data Informatics and Analytics.
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 Health Data Informatics and Analytics
Informatics is growing faster than any other field in the healthcare industry, according to Health Economics.
Employment in health informatics is projected to grow nearly 9% through 2030, faster than other professions, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Demand for health informatics professionals is ever-growing, and a shortage of qualified workers puts them in high demand, according to research from Burning Glass.
Job Titles
Health Informatics Specialist 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.