Program Overview

Indigenous Healing Perspectives Certificate

The Indigenous Healing Perspectives Certificate is an online educational program taught by regional Indigenous health leaders and educators. The curriculum is geared towards enhancing current and future healthcare professionals’ knowledge and proficiency practices when working in healthcare or other settings that serve Indigenous and First Nations communities. This non-credit-bearing certificate is entirely online and can be easily accessed.

Registration & Enrollment

This program is open to adult (over the age of 18) healthcare professionals and other workers/employees working in any health and allied health field/profession in the U.S. and/or adults who are students at any university, college, tribal college, community college, or other institutions of higher education, who are enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or professional health and allied health schools, disciplines, and pathways toward healthcare disciplines.

Other adults interested in this program who do not qualify under the first two criteria will need to seek approval from the program’s administration through a written communication submission about their goal and purpose for applying.

Registration for the 2026 – 2027 cohort will open beginning of the 2026 calendar year.

Cost

The total cost of this certificate program is $2,800. Payment is due before classes begin. This covers the cost of instruction, coursework, software and enrollment fees, IT support, and some materials. Discounts are available to members of federally recognized tribes and organizations.

Courses

There are four courses in the Indigenous Healing Perspectives Certificate program. Students will receive their certificate upon completing all four courses and should expect to spend 3 hours per week in class with additional time spent on coursework outside of class. Each course is conducted over an eight-week period, with the entire certificate program designed to be completed in nine months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Financial Aid or Scholarships Available for the Certificate Programs?

No, you will not receive academic credits or pay ‘tuition’ to Washington State University. Rather, you are paying a fee to participate in a non-credit certificate program; therefore, Financial Aid and Scholarships are unavailable.

Are There Discounts Available for Members of Federally Recognized Tribes or Organizations?

Yes! We offer discounts to members of federally recognized tribes, organizations providing services to federally recognized tribes, or any organization (including health care providers and groups) interested in enrolling three or more employees in the entire certificate program.

Can I Use VA Benefits to Pay for the Program?

No, the certificate program does not offer college credits or lead to a degree; therefore, it does not qualify for VA Benefits.

Is the Registration Fee Tax Deductible Like College Tuition?

No, the registration fee does not qualify for a tuition deduction. However, it may be eligible as a business education deduction if you have a business.

Will I Get a Student Card to Use for Student Discounts?

No, student cards are not provided to certificate program participants.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

WSU does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran/military status, or immigration or citizenship status in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. Inquiries regarding Title IX, ADA, or other civil rights laws, as well as reports of discrimination can be directed to the Compliance and Civil Rights, WSU ADA Coordinator, or WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU’s policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available.