Healthcare Information Management Graduate Certificate

Graduates will be prepared to analyze, access, and organize health information, propose system alternatives, and apply Christian moral and ethical principles serve as the guide for communication, collaboration, and decision-making.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Healthcare Information Management Graduate Certificate Program students should be able to:

• Successfully compete for employment in the healthcare field.
• Use workflow analyses to examine current practice, workflow, and the potential impact of an informatics solution on that workflow.
• Use analytical models, algorithms, and tools that facilitate assessment.
• Be familiar with genomics and bioinformatics software tools, biotechnology software, and apply best practices (HIPAA, CPHIT) to clinical information systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of high ethical standards and the application of those standards in real life criminal justice situations consistent with the Christian humanistic philosophy of St. Francis de Sales.

Admission Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by one of the six regional accrediting bodies (Middle States, New England, North Central, Northwest, Southern, and Western Association of Schools and Colleges) or its equivalent from a foreign institution.
2. A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
3. A personal statement detailing your professional goals as well as how the Healthcare Information Management Graduate Certificate from DeSales University can assist you in achieving these goals.