Health Information Specialist Certificate
Specialize in health care information
Credits
12
Start Terms
Fall
|Spring
|Summer
Available
On Campus
|Online
Tuition
$8,956.50
estimated per semester
Health information is the data related to a patient’s medical history, symptoms, diagnoses, procedures, and outcomes. With Dakota State’s program, you’ll qualify for entry-level health care positions and correlate the data between patient records and patient outcomes.
Our online or hybrid classes give you optimal experience with electronic health record software. Gain the knowledge and skills to excel in the healthcare informatics field. You will serve a critical role as you register and initiate patient accounts, and input patient admission information within electronic health records and registration systems.
Starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, The Health Information Specialist Certificate will have a new name: Health Informatics Specialist Certificate.
Contribute to patient success
Health information specialists contribute greatly to patient success. They register patients, scan and index documents, and release health care information according to policies and regulations, all while protecting patient privacy.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the Certificate in Health Information Specialist, students will:
- Be able to perform entry-level tasks in the health information field.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the health information management profession and its roles.
- Be able to interpret basic medical terminology used in healthcare settings.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the legal aspects of health information management.
- Be able to complete the release of information requests for paper and/or electronic health information.
- Be able to understand HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Be able to recognize components of the electronic health record and understand their purpose and contents.
