Health Informatics Certificate Online
Gain critical, in-demand skills and a deeper understanding of how to interpret and apply data to drive healthcare change. Improve patient outcomes as you expand your own career opportunities.
Program Overview
Add career value with the Health Informatics Certificate online program
Bolster the efficiency and efficacy of healthcare systems with the strategies, insights, and skills you will gain in the Health Informatics Certificate online at NKU. This affordable, fast-paced program will help future-proof your career and prepare you quickly for a wide range of roles in a burgeoning field. As an online student, you will benefit from the experience of NKU’s College of Informatics, which has proven expertise in building competencies in the use of data to drive meaningful change and effective decision-making.
Designed for working professionals, this health informatics certificate program features 100% online coursework with a career-relevant focus, enabling you to apply newly gained knowledge and practices immediately. Explore the connection between the clinical and business aspects of healthcare and use technology to improve the accuracy and accessibility of electronic health records, healthcare data, and research to boost overall population health and individual patient outcomes. Prepare for an expanded roles or pursue a master’s by transferring the credits earned in this health info certificate program into our Master of Science in Health Informatics online program.
In this online program, you will:
- Learn the fundamental terminology, practices, and procedures found in the interaction of clinical and business operations
- Explore the core concepts and principles of information systems as related to healthcare clinical and organizational decision making
- Apply the basics of empirical health informatics research and be provided with the conceptual framework to develop your own research projects
- Gain relevant skills needed for electronic health records, healthcare information systems, health database management, systems analysis and design, and project management
- Learn the fundamental terminology, practices, and procedures found in the interaction of clinical and business operations
- Explore the core concepts and principles of information systems as related to healthcare clinical and organizational decision making
- Apply the basics of empirical health informatics research and be provided with the conceptual framework to develop your own research projects
- Gain relevant skills needed for electronic health records, healthcare information systems, health database management, systems analysis and design, and project management
After completion of this program, you will be prepared for a broad range of health information-related positions, such as:
- Clinical Informatics Analyst
- Health Informatics Consultant
- Health Information Technology Project Manager
- Clinical Informatics Analyst
- Health Informatics Consultant
- Health Information Technology Project Manager
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Tuition
Benefit from the value of our affordable tuition
The health informatics online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included in the total cost. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. For additional information, visit the Financial Aid section on our FAQ page.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Required Fees | Total Program with Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Informatics Certificate | $584 | $288 | $10,800 |
Tuition and fees subject to change at any time.
Tuition Breakdown:
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Calendar
Set a calendar reminder for these key deadlines
With six start dates a year, the Health Informatics Certificate online program is flexible and convenient. View the calendar to find the best start date for you, along with corresponding deadlines.
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/10/25 | 1/13/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/17/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/14/25 | 3/17/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/12/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/27/25 | 6/30/25 |
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Admissions
Gather these items to apply for the online Health Informatics Certificate program
The admission process is the first step toward earning your certificate online.
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts of all coursework from accredited institutions
- 2.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Professional resume which includes relevant experience
Health Informatics Certificate Online Admission Requirements
- Complete online application for admission
- Pay $40 non-refundable application fee
- If you are an NKU alum or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived
- Bachelor’s degree (at minimum) with official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework from accredited institutions
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Professional resume that includes relevant work experience, community service, leadership positions, and other professional activities
Official documents may be mailed or emailed to:
NKU Office of Graduate Education302 Lucas Administrative Center
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Have a question? Call us at 800-985-7215.
"Informatics is all about seeking human meaning in a world of data. It is how we find, process, protect, and share information."
Kevin Kirby, Dean of the College of Informatics
Read MoreCourses
Preview the topics you will study in your online health informatics courses
In order to earn the Health Informatics certificate online, students must complete six courses for a total of 18 credit hours.
