The Department of Health Policy and Management offers a graduate certificate in the emerging field of Healthcare Analytics. This certificate is one of the newest and most innovative programs offered at the College of Public Health, and it is transforming how healthcare professionals are able to assess and improve medical care. For those interested in a more advanced program, we also offer a Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics.
The healthcare industry is moving rapidly from the fee for service model toward value-based purchasing where enterprises are reimbursed based on outcomes rather than volume of procedures. Decision-makers need timely information on a host of metrics from electronic medical records and other sources to compete in this new landscape. The number of positions in healthcare enterprises are likely to outstrip the available supply of qualified professionals. International Data Corporation (IDC) Health Insights identified analytics technology as “the top investment priority of organizations pursuing accountable care.”
The certificate program in this new and high priority field supports the UAMS mission to remain at the forefront of education, innovation, and the translation of discoveries into population health. It is the only training program dedicated to healthcare analytics in Arkansas and can be obtained in one year.
Certificate Information
- Two semesters (one year)
- Four courses (12 hours)
- Online and blended evening courses
- Discounted tuition for full-time UAMS employees
Certificate Courses
- HPMT 53353 Data Visualization for Healthcare Analytics
- HPMT 52173 Decision Analytics in Healthcare
- HPMT 53363 Data Mining in Healthcare
- HPMT 53373 Data Quality Management OR BMIG 60103 Database Systems and Data Warehousing
Recommended Course Schedule for Healthcare Analytics Certificate
Full-Time Enrollment Guide for Students Starting in the Fall
Fall Year 1
HPMT 53363 Data Mining in Healthcare (3)
HPMT 53373 Data Quality Management (3) OR BMIG 60103 Database Systems and Data Warehousing (3)
Spring Year 1
HPMT 52173 Decision Analytics in Healthcare (3)
HPMT 53353 Data Visualization for Health Analytics (3)
Application Requirements
- Official Transcripts
- Current CV or resume. Please email transcripts and CV or resume to COPHAdmissions@uams.edu
- $50 Non-refundable Application Fee, paid via link: https://oaa.uams.edu
Note: Please select the following tabs (in bold) to complete the online application:
Academic Institution: UAMS
Academic Career: Graduate
Campus: Main UAMS Campus
Campus Term: Academic Year & Term
Academic Program: College of Public Health GRAD
Admit Type: Applicant
Application Plan/Sub-: Healthcare Analytics CERT
For application questions, please contact COPH Admissions at COPHAdmissions@uams.edu.
For more information about the program, please contact Dr. Mick Tilford, Program Director of the Healthcare Analytics Graduate Certificate.