Program Details
Next Start Date: October 14
Credit Hours: 9
Course Length: 8 weeks
Estimated Program Length: 12 months
Prepare to begin or advance your career in the growing health sciences field by seeking your Special Topics in Healthcare Administration Undergraduate Certificate through the University of West Florida.
Why Study Special Topics in Healthcare Administration at UWF?
UWF designed the Special Topics in Healthcare Administration Undergraduate Certificate program to provide a health science foundation for those who may not be ready to embark on the journey to a full bachelor’s degree. If you decide to continue your education after earning your undergraduate certificate, credits from this program are transferable to UWF’s online Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program. You can pursue the Special Topics in Healthcare Administration Undergraduate Certificate in a convenient online format that lets you continue working while completing the coursework.
With this certificate, you can:
- Start with a certificate that includes transferable coursework to jumpstart your healthcare education
- Receive one-on-one guidance from educators in small classes focusing on healthcare administration knowledge and skills
- Engage in team-focused projects based on real-world data as you begin preparing for healthcare positions
What You Will Learn
This online program focuses on competencies relevant to coordinating care for older adults, contributing to clinical trials and planning responses to medical challenges. Develop foundational competencies to put you on track for a rewarding health sciences career. Plus, you can learn about electronic clinical records systems used by medical records professionals. Get started now to finish in as little as one year. By completing this certificate, you will be able to:
- Apply appropriate concepts, principles and regulations in analyzing and evaluating issues in healthcare administration
- Examine the effectiveness of the United States healthcare system and healthcare professionals caring for special populations