Health Data Analyst Certificate

Program Overview

Health Data Analyst Certificate

Summary

This Certificate of Completion is a specialized certificate option for those students interested in the healthcare data analytics field. Courses in the certificate program focus on healthcare statistics, use of data analytics for quality improvement, as well as the tools used to support data analytics work. This certificate is a good option for students interested in a career focused on analyzing, interpreting, and/or reporting health data.

What You’ll Learn

Students who successfully complete this program - by achieving a grade of 2.0 or better for each individual course in the program and program prerequisites - should be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency using applications to explore healthcare data sets.
• Analyze, interpret, organize and present data.
• Utilize best practices for data visualization and dashboard reporting.
• Explain how electronic health record systems can be optimized for data analytics and reporting.
• Calculate common healthcare statistics used to guide decision making.

Courses & Requirements

Program Description:

The Health Data Analyst certificate is a specialized certificate option for those students interested in the healthcare data analytics field. Courses in the certificate program focus on healthcare statistics, use of data analytics for quality improvement, as well as the tools used to support data analytics work. This certificate is a good option for students interested in a career focused on analyzing, interpreting, and/or reporting health data.

Professional Certifications:

Graduates who have their RHIT credential and three years of experience are eligible to take the certification examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) for Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA).

Certificate of Completion (25-26 Credits)

Grade of 2.0 or better for each individual course in the program and program prerequisites required.

Program Prerequisites:

MATH& 146; BUS 150 or HIIM 242; HIIM 125; ENGL& 101 or BTWRT 215; HIIM 134; HIIM 154 and HIIM 172 or HIIM 180; and computer literacy (basic computer application skills including working in a PC Windows environment).

Core Curriculum (21 credits)

• HIIM 219 Healthcare Statistics
• HIIM 225 Health Informatics Essentials
• HIIM 238 Health Data Management
• HIIM 239 Health Data Visualization
• HIIM 240 Health Data Project
• HIIM 242 Spreadsheet Applications in Health Info Mgmt

Electives (4-5 Credits)

Choose one of the following electives:

• BUS 165 SQL for Data Analytics
• CS 121 Introduction to Programming
• HIIM 220 Quality Improvement in Healthcare

Careers & Opportunities

The job outlook for entry level health data analysts is excellent. These positions can have a wide range of job titles including Health Data Analyst, Associate Data Analyst, Data Coordinator, Business Analyst, Data Quality Analyst, Reporting Analyst, Junior Billing Data Analyst, Population Health Data Analyst, among others. For salary information in your state, please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Potential employers include: Hospitals, nursing homes, insurance companies, community health centers, public health agencies, urgent care centers, behavioral health centers, research institutes, and home health agencies.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
| WA-Resident | Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen
On Campus | Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
---|---|---|---|---
1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67
5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35
12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08
15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees

Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Program Advisors:

Melanie Meyer, PhD, RHIA, CPHQ, CCS(Advises last names A-L)

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Gloria Anderson, MEd, RHIA, CCS(Advises last names M-Z)

Program Information:

Length of Program: 25-26 CreditsCompletion Award: Certificate of CompletionEnrollment: Summer, Fall, Winter, SpringApproximate Quarterly Costs: $25 - $125

(in addition to tuition, books and parking)

Plan code: HMRHAC01

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Health Data Analyst Certificate is a specialized certificate designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare data analytics field. The program emphasizes healthcare statistics, utilizing data analytics for quality improvement, and the tools essential for data analytics work. This certificate is ideal for students seeking a career focused on analyzing, interpreting, and reporting health data.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be equipped with the following skills:

• Proficiency in using applications to explore healthcare data sets
• Ability to analyze, interpret, organize, and present data
• Expertise in best practices for data visualization and dashboard reporting
• Understanding of how electronic health record systems can be optimized for data analytics and reporting

Careers:

Career Opportunities:

Health data analysts enjoy a promising job outlook, with a wide range of potential job titles including:

• Health Data Analyst
• Associate Data Analyst
• Data Coordinator
• Business Analyst
• Data Quality Analyst
• Reporting Analyst
• Junior Billing Data Analyst
• Population Health Data Analyst

Potential Employers:

Graduates of this program may find employment in various healthcare settings, such as:

• Hospitals
• Nursing homes
• Insurance companies
• Community health centers
• Public health agencies
• Urgent care centers
• Behavioral health centers
• Research institutes
• Home health agencies