Health Informatics Advanced Certificate

Build the expertise to manage, protect, and interpret healthcare data with an advanced certificate in health informatics focused on real-world systems.


Overview for Health Informatics Adv. Cert.

Data workers are among the most valued and sought-after employees. Their ability to find value in data is incredibly important, but their success depends upon their understanding of the data and its associated constraints. The advanced certificate in Health Informatics is designed to prepare you to work with information systems in the healthcare field, addressing the technical nuances of typical healthcare information systems, the need for digital security and privacy, and the physical constraints of data collection.

What is a Graduate Certificate?

A graduate certificate, also called an advanced certificate, is a selection of up to five graduate level courses in a particular area of study. It can serve as a stand-alone credential that provides expertise in a specific topic that enhances your professional knowledge base, or it can serve as the entry point to a master's degree. Some students complete an advanced certificate and apply those credit hours later toward a master's degree.

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Curriculum for 2025-2026 for Health Informatics Adv. Cert.

Current Students: See Curriculum Requirements

Note for online students

The frequency of required and elective course offerings in the online program will vary, semester by semester, and will not always match the information presented here. Online students are advised to seek guidance from the listed program contact when developing their individual program course schedule.

Contact

Program Contact
  • Sharon Mason
  • Director, School of Information
  • Dean’s Office
  • Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
  • spmics@rit.edu