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What does it cost?

Learn more about the cost of an online graduate certificate, or use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study. For information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to determine eligibility, visit the FAFSA tips page.

Georgia State is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible programs for all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student’s future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.

How long will it take?

As little as 12 months.

The Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics is a 19-credit-hour program of study that can be completed in three semesters at a pace of two courses per semester.

All required classes to earn a certificate can be completed online.

Application Deadlines View Admissions Requirements

Fall: June 30
Spring: November 20
Summer: Not applicable

To learn more about applying to the online Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics program, click the "How to Apply" button at the bottom of the page.

Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions

Online Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics

Health Informatics

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Built for health care professionals who are ready to specialize in the in-demand field of health informatics, the online Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics is a 19-credit-hour program of study. Students enrolled in the health informatics program will develop the skills they need to collect, organize, manage and analyze patient health information using methods and practices that align with industry standards.

The health informatics field brings together the design, development and adoption of information technology-based innovations in health care delivery, management and planning. During the online health informatics certificate program, you’ll study and complete projects in health care data analytics, health care information technology, health care project management and more. These topics will prepare you to work at a higher level in your current position or be ready for your next role in health care informatics.

Georgia State graduate students in physical therapy, respiratory therapy, nutrition or occupational therapy are also encouraged to consider adding this certificate to their program of study. Adding a graduate certificate in health informatics can help students in these fields develop their skills in the management of health information and become competitive candidates in the job market.

Program Highlights

Take the Next Step Toward an Exciting Future With Georgia State's Online Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics

The Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics at Georgia State Online will teach you to combine your interest in the health care field with the skills needed to analyze information and manage data systems.

Financial Aid Opportunities

At Georgia State Online, we understand that you’ve worked hard to be where you are, and we commend you for taking steps toward the next chapter in your professional life. Our dedication to your success is why we are committed to providing quality education at a cost that you can afford.

There are many ways that you can fund your education — scholarships, both internal to Georgia State and through external institutions, financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or private educational loans. Georgia State offers a number of scholarships in the School of Nursing and Health Professions. If you’re a new student at Georgia State, you can use the Guided Path tool to walk you through the financial aid application process.

For more information regarding the cost of attendance for the online Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics, you can view information on tuition and fees on the Health Informatics Graduate Certificate Tuition and Fees page.

Careers With a Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics

Career Fields

Students who graduate from Georgia State with the online certificate in health informatics can pursue a wide range of healthcare related careers, including EHR consulting, research and clinical informatics, database management, healthcare reporting and analytics, software related roles and security & privacy.

Additional careers in health informatics include:

Patient health information management
Quality improvement
Training specialist
Application analyst
Health informatics specialist or consultant
Clinical informatics specialist or manager
Clinical/business intelligence
Health IT project manager
Strategy and planning specialist
Process improvement specialist
Information security
Revenue cycle management

Earnings Potential

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Medical Records and Health Information Specialists will see a career growth rate of 9% between 2020 and 2030. Additionally, the median annual wage is $51,840 for health informatics-related careers such as health information technologist, medical registrar, health care practitioner and technical worker.

The online certificate in health informatics is also applicable to other information technology and data science careers. Graduates of the certificate program may pursue employment as data analysts, business analysts, account managers, implementation analysts, systems analysts or application developers. The median annual wage for Data Scientists is $100,910, according to the BLS.

Program Details

Online Application for Graduate Admissions to Georgia State University.
A bachelor’s degree in any field with at least two years experience in a healthcare or information technology (IT) setting
Two letters of recommendation from individuals knowledgeable of the applicant’s professional and academic abilities.
Current resume including education, work experience and professional development, professional and/or community activities, research and publications.
A personal statement identifying your educational/professional goals and the purpose for applying to the specific graduate option (Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics).
Official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), for applicants whose native language is not English. See section on “International Admissions” for more information.
For International Applicants, please provide all items listed above plus the items listed on the International Applicants Admissions page.

To learn more about applying to the certificate in health informatics program, click the "How to Apply" button at the bottom of the page.

The online health informatics certificate program is designed for experienced health care or IT professionals or current students in the Lewis College graduate clinical programs in physical therapy, respiratory therapy, nutrition or occupational therapy.

Students in the certificate in health informatics program are health care or IT professionals who would like to transition into careers in health informatics. The program consists of at least two courses per semester and is one calendar year long (three semesters).

HI 7000 - Introduction to Health Informatics (1 Credit Hour)
HI 7100 - Concepts in Health Informatics (3 Credit Hours)
HI 7250 - Health Data Analytics (3 Credit Hours)
HI 7270 - Introduction to Healthcare Project Management (3 Credit Hours)
HI 7300 - Quality Improvement in Healthcare Environments (3 Credit Hours)
HI 7550 - Healthcare Information Technology (3 Credit Hours)
HI 7600 - Graduate Health Informatics Capstone (3 Credit Hours)

For up-to-date curriculum requirements, please visit the catalog.

Affording Your Online Graduate Certificate
Georgia State is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible programs for all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student’s future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances, and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.

Learn more about the cost of an online graduate certificate, or use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study.

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The program goals for students graduating with a Certificate in Health Informatics are:

To understand the systems and processes associated with health informatics in the areas of clinical informatics, health information technology and health administration management.
To analyze and draw relevant conclusions associated with health informatics in the areas of clinical informatics, health information technology and health administration management.
To understand the role of and be able to effectively work in the health information, technology and administration industry.
To function as an effective member of a successful interdisciplinary healthcare team.
To be an effective critical thinker.
To be an effective oral and written communicator.

The learning outcomes for a student graduating from the Certificate in Health Informatics program are:

To analyze and evaluate the systems and processes associated with health informatics in the areas of clinical informatics, health information technology and health administration management.
To demonstrate the ability to effectively function in multifunction teams operating in the field.
To present analysis and evaluations of health information systems and processes as an integrated part of the health information industry and a larger health care system.
To use critical thinking in decision processes.
To demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.