Health Informatics Certificate

Overview

Data is changing the future of healthcare. Learn how to harness it to improve patient care with a health informatics certificate from Saint Joseph’s University, which can be completed in less than a year.

What is a Health Informatics Certificate?

Health informatics is a rapidly growing field that uses data and technology to improve the efficiency, cost and quality of patient care. A certificate in health informatics focuses on hands-on skills taught by industry leaders using and implementing advanced health information technology.

The Saint Joseph’s University Health Informatics Certificate is a 12-credit, graduate-level program that can be completed in as little as 8-12 months. You’ll learn from an interdisciplinary team of faculty that includes experienced practitioners and thought-leading researchers. If you have a background in information technology, are a current clinical or administrative healthcare professional, or looking to make a career change, this 100% online certificate can open up your career opportunities.

100% Online Health Informatics Certificate

Saint Joseph’s graduate certificate in health informatics is offered 100% online, giving you the flexibility to take courses no matter your schedule or location. Our program features small virtual classes that make it easy to connect with your professors and classmates to develop your network. For maximum flexibility, this program can also be completed on a part-time basis. Learn more about online learning at Saint Joseph’s University.

What Can You Do with a Certificate in Health Informatics?

Expertise in health informatics is valuable in a variety of environments including:

Healthcare systems
Hospitals
Medical centers
Medical practices
Physicians’ offices
Insurance companies
Colleges and universities

With a health informatics certificate, you can pursue a career as a health informatics specialist and clinical health data analyst. You might also be able to pursue a career as a medical and health services manager — a career that’s expected to grow 32% from 2020-2030, much faster than the average 9% for all occupations.

Finding Employment in the City of “Meds”

The city of Philadelphia is a unique place to pursue a graduate degree in health informatics. Philadelphia is known for having a high concentration of hospitals and healthcare companies. Regional employers include Highmark Blue Cross, MainLine Health, Penn Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and more. By studying health informatics at Saint Joseph’s University’s Department of Food, Pharma and Healthcare, you will be connected to our deep network within Philadelphia’s healthcare sector.

View Curriculum and Courses

At a glance

Length	Average part-time: 2-4 semesters, or 6-12 months.
Credits	12 credits or 4 courses. Full-time: 9 credits per semester. Part-time: 6 credits or less per semester.
Start Terms	Spring, Summer, Fall
Format	Online.
Tuition for 2022-2023	$941 per credit hour. Learn more about our tuition & fees.
Stack this Certificate into a Master's Program	This certificate is stackable with all credits counting toward the MS in Health Informatics program.
Potential Career Paths	The health informatics certificate helps prepare graduates for jobs such as: Health informatics specialist Clinical health data analyst Clinical informatics manager Quality manager
Requirements	The average student in the program has seven years of work experience in the healthcare industry, but related experience is not required.
Admission Information	To learn more about the admission process and required materials, Graduate Admission can provide more information or answer any questions.
Financial Aid	Scholarships, federal and state grants, loans and other types of financial aid may be available to those who qualify. Our Office of Financial Aid can help you understand your options.
Discount Eligibility	Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount. Completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount. Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs. *note - discounts cannot be combined.
Veterans	SJU is a yellow ribbon school that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Services can help you access and understand the benefits available to you and will support you during your educational career at SJU.

Health Informatics MS

Whether you’re already working in the healthcare field and want to advance your career, or you seek to move into the high-demand industry of health IT, the Master of Science in Health Informatics could be right for you.

Master of Health Administration (MHA)

There is never a time when healthcare professionals are not in demand. The MHA program at Saint Joseph's University offers a core curriculum focusing on population and status assessment, health policy, organization development, operations and information systems, legal principles, leadership and more. The curriculum also offers concentrations in Health Informatics and Organization Development and Leadership (ODL).

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