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Health Information Management and Exchange, Graduate Certificate

Learn to collect, manage, retrieve, exchange, and analyze crucial health information with IU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Health Information Management and Exchange. This online certificate program enables you to handle medical records and understand biomedical data in a healthcare setting.

Program quick facts

Course Delivery

100% Online

Total Credits

18

Campuses Hosting

  • Indianapolis

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Certificate Overview

As a student in the Graduate Certificate in Health Information Management and Exchange, you’ll study medical terminologies, explore security and privacy regulations in the healthcare industry, and acquire the information technology and coding skills you need to manage records systems. You will also complete a mentored practicum.

You’ll graduate with an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.

 

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

  • A bachelor's degree

To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:

  • Transcripts
  • Personal statement (500-750 words)
  • Resume 
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students only)

Your IU Online Graduate Certificate in Health Information Management and Exchange prepares you for such careers as: 

  • Electronic health record implementation analyst 
  • Electronic health record project manager 
  • Health information specialist 
  • Health information technician 
  • Medical records analyst 
  • Medical records coordinator 

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Health Information Management and Exchange, you must complete 18 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

  • Health Information management and exchange core courses (15 credit hours) 
  • Practicum in health information technology (3 credit hours) 

Core Courses

Core Classes for the Graduate Certificate in Health Information Management and Exchange
Course Number Course Name Credits
INFO-B 581 Health Informatics Standards and Terminology 3 Credits
INFO-B 582 Health Information Exchange 3 Credits

Elective Courses

Elective Classes for the Graduate Certificate in Health Information Management and Exchange
Course Number Course Name Credits
INFO-B 505 Informatics Project Management 3 Credits
INFO-B 512 Scientific and Clinical Data Management 3 Credits
INFO-B 518 Applied Statistical Methods for Biomedical Informatics 3 Credits
INFO-B 535 Clinical Information Systems 3 Credits
INFO-B 626 Human Factors Engineering for Health Informatics 3 Credits
INFO-B 641 Business of Health Informatics 3 Credits
INFO-B 642 Clinical Decision Support Systems 3 Credits

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Program cost information

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Contact Student Financial Services at iuosfs@iu.edu for cost information.

Note: This program is not eligible for financial aid.

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