The Health Informatics Graduate Certificate at the University of West Florida is an online graduate certificate for health professionals who want to advance their careers without pursuing a master’s. Students study health informatics concepts, quantitative foundations for health administration, data analysis, and electronic clinical record systems. The curriculum focuses on translating healthcare data into reportable metrics using data analysis and programming techniques.
Students complete required online courses for a total of 9 credit hours, earning a grade of C or higher in each required course. The program lists an estimated program length of 9 months, with course lengths of 8–16 weeks. Admission requires being admitted to UWF as a graduate, non-degree seeking student.
On completion, graduates can evaluate the role of health information technology in improving healthcare delivery, appraise the technologies that comprise health information technology, and summarize advantages and challenges related to the evolving field of health information technology.
Modules
- HSA 6197 - Health Informatics
- HSA 6752 - Quantitative Foundations and Data Analysis for Health Admin
- HSA 5198 - Electronic Clinical Record Systems
