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The Courses
Typically 1-2 courses in the Medical Informatics program are scheduled each semester. Students working full-time are typically encouraged to take 1 course at a time, completing the Certificate in 4 semesters (approximately 1.5 years). Most courses consist of 12 modules of content released weekly over a 8-16 week semester. During the week of content release, students work independently, alongside team-based exercises that are also scheduled throughout the semester. Additional online course information can be obtained by clicking on the course titles below:
| HSA 4192/5197 | Introduction to Medical Informatics Online |
| HSA 4193/5198 | Electronic Clinical Record Systems Online |
| BSC 4434/5459 | Introduction to Bioinformatics Online |
Choose ONE of the Special Topics in Medical Informatics courses.
The four courses in the Certificate may be taken in any order.Prerequisite Knowledge
Students in this certificate program generally have the following background:- Working knowledge of medical terminology and/or willingness to Google new medical terms as they arise in course content.
- Working knowledge of how to use personal computers, including knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet packages and Internet searching.
- For some courses, you will need a working knowledge of statistics and/or a willingness to complete an additional online tutorial in this area within the first module of this course.
- Academic training in an information systems/technology, engineering, occupational safety, or health care-related field at the Associate's or Bachelor's level. Students currently pursuing related degrees at the Associate's or Bachelor's level are also eligible to apply. RNs at any level (diploma, Associate's or higher) also welcome. Permitted substitution: Students may substitute 3-5 years experience in an information systems/technology, engineering, occupational safety, or health care-related organization for this academic training requirement.
Students will be provided with UWF eLearning accounts to complete all on-line course modules. Students without this background but still interested in the Medical Informatics Certificate Program should contact Stephanie L. Reedy, Academic Advisor, at medicalinformatics@uwf.edu) for possible alternative substitute courses or training.
Undergraduate vs. Graduate Certificate in Medical Informatics
At UWF, our Certificate program is dual-listed at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The course lecture content is typically the same and may be delivered with the same media in our courses, but the expectations are different for the two sets of students. In addition, to receive graduate credit, graduate-enrolled students may have additional readings, exams and assignments, in addition to different expectations and feedback for the quality of submissions of course requirements that are the same for both sets of students. In some of the courses, graduate students are also placed on separate teams for assignments and projects or may be invited to participate in additional scholarly activities during the semester. These instructional strategies vary by course and instructor with the goal of ensuring the graduate students are properly prepared at the graduate level. The cost of undergraduate and graduate courses is determined outside UWF, but takes into account these issues. Students in our program receive either an Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Informatics, or a Graduate Certificate in Medical Informatics, based on whether or not all courses were taken at the graduate level. Students pursue the Graduate Certificate in Medical Informatics for a number of reasons, including:
- To enhance their CV beyond bacheloreate level training for new career opportunities
- To collaborate with other students and faculty at the graduate level
- To prepare for future graduate work or to apply courses to a current graduate program
- To earn graduate credits for future teaching credentialing opportunities
Can credits from this certificate program be transferred to other degrees?
Many online and traditional face-to-face programs at UWF accept the medical informatics courses as technical electives in their programs. Please visit the Beyond the Certificate site for more information.
Do you have any partnership agreements with community colleges?
Yes! Please visit the Community College Partners site for more information.
We'd Like to Hear from You
For more information about this certificate, please contact Stephanie L. Reedy, Academic Advisor, at medicalinformatics@uwf.edu.