Get started in your career with SPC's Healthcare Data Management Certificate
Have a knack for organization and details? Healthcare data management experts play a crucial role in managing healthcare data, patient health information and electronic medical records. Healthcare providers and insurers rely heavily on this information and our certificate can put you on the path to this in-demand career.
Note: This program was previously named Healthcare Informatics Certificate.
This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2022 Employment
7,030
2032
8,520
Percent Change
21
Projected Job Openings
700
Medical Records Specialists
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2022 Employment
23,650
2032
27,780
Percent Change
18
Projected Job Openings
2220
Features of SPC's Healthcare Data Management Certificate
- Prepares you for quick entry into a career
- Is affordable
- Transfers to our Associate in Science degree in Health Information Technology
Healthcare Data Management Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility
HCINF-CT
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2021 (595)
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2021 (595), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Summary
(Transferable to an Associate's Degree in Health Information Management at SPC)
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as entry level Data Management Specialists or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in related health record or information technology occupations.
Graduation Requirements
In order to enroll in any program course with a prerequisite, a grade of “C” or better must have been earned in all prerequisite courses. Students must earn grades of “C” or better in all courses required for the Data Management CT curriculum in order to graduate from the program.
Academic Pathways
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Leadership Information
please contact:
Healthadvising@spcollege.edu
Florida CIP Code
0351070712 - Healthcare Informatics Specialist CCC (NEW)
Federal CIP Code
51.0707 - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Industry Certifications
SPC's Healthcare Data Management Certificate prepares you for the following industry certifications:
- Certified Associate in Health Information & Management Systems (CAHIMS) through the Healthcare Information Systems Society (HIMSS).
Continuing Your Education at SPC
Our certificates in Coding and Revenue Management and Healthcare Data Management transfer to the Health Information Technology Associate in Science Degree. The A.S. degree transfers to our bachelor's degree in Health Services Administration.
HEALTH CONTINUING EDUCATION
We also offer health continuing education through the Workforce Institute.
Program Admission Guides
Please review the program admission guide to ensure your eligibility prior to applying below.
Students accepted into the program will be required to successfully pass a background check and drug screening.
Application Windows
| Term | Applications Accepted | Application Review | Student Notified By MySPC e-mail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall: August | March 1 - June 30 | July 1 - July 9 | July 10 |
| Spring: January | July 1 - Oct. 31 | Nov. 1 - Nov. 9 | Nov. 10 |