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Health Information Systems Certificate (Undergraduate)
Start your online Health Information Systems Certificate
Healthcare and information technology are two rapidly growing job sectors. Earn your Health Information Systems Certificate online in approximately 10 months to help elevate your career and bring IT skills into healthcare. You鈥檒l focus on database concepts, information networking, system design, and project management of health information systems. This certificate aligns with the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) national exam.
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Courses
Browse courses for your online Health Information Systems Certificate
Education should hold practical value. That鈥檚 why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.
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Requirements: 24 credits
You鈥檒l need 24 credits to complete this online Health Information Systems Certificate.
Schedule
Attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night because our online classroom is available 24/7/365. Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for the online Health Information Systems Certificate.
Earn career-relevant skills in weeks 鈥 not years.
Learning shouldn鈥檛 take years to put into practice. That鈥檚 why we鈥檙e empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We鈥檝e worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree programs.
Tuition
Paying for school
Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.
Undergrad cost per course
$1,364听/ course
What affects the overall cost of my program?
Your full program cost can vary by:听
- Savings opportunities.鈥痀our cost could be reduced with eligible transfer credits, scholarships, employer discounts and more. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11K and 1 year off their undergraduate degree at SM调教所.
With our Tuition Guarantee, you pay one flat, affordable rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate from your program.
Discover ways to save time and money on your degree with our Savings Explorer庐听tool:
Transfer credits
Your prior eligible college credits can save you time and money, helping you graduate faster. That鈥檚 why we鈥檝e accepted credits from 5,000+ institutions. Check to see if you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward a degree of your choice.
Financial aid
You may have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.
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Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with an online Health Information Systems Certificate?
Discover where your certificate might take you and make informed choices about your future.
You'll learn how to:
Understand healthcare industry terms for IT professionals
Implement strategies for success in health services administration
Manage the foundation of IT in the healthcare environment
Manage risks present in healthcare information systems
This certificate can help prepare you to be a:
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What you鈥檒l learn
When you earn your online听Health Information Systems Certificate, you鈥檒l be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You鈥檒l learn how to:
听Apply project management concepts to health care organizations.
Explain IT system integration in the health care industry.
Explain technology information system concepts to support the health care industry.
15% Growth
According to the听 job growth for computer and information systems managers is projected to be听much faster than average听between 2022 and 2032.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2022-2032 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS鈥 projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to SM调教所 students or graduates.
Admissions
Apply for free 鈥 no application fee, no obligation.
Starting your degree is a big decision 鈥 and we want you to feel great about it. That鈥檚 why we remove obstacles from your application.
- No SAT/ACT required听
- No essay required听
- No cost, risk-free trial for eligible students
- We鈥檒l request transcripts at no cost to you, when possible, and we accept eligible credits from over 5,000 accredited institutions.
How to enroll at SM调教所
Receive 1-on-1 support
You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1]听Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
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Receive 1-on-1 support
You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)
Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.
Student Experience
An education that fits your busy life
Balancing family, work and school
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Online learning
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Around-the-clock support and resources
You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.听
Computer requirements for courses
Many course assignments will require you to use a computer to complete and submit your assignment.听
Faculty Spotlight
Professionals dedicated to you
Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of听29+ years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.
Accreditation
Accredited for 45+ years
Since 1978, SM调教所 has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), . Learn more about the value of SM调教所 accreditation and how it benefits our students.
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