The demand for highly skilled analysts in healthcare is increasing every year. From clinical decision making to everyday run-the-business, healthcare is more reliant on data now than it has ever been. Anoka Technical College's advanced certificate in Health Data Analytics is designed for professionals working in the health care field who are seeking to improve their analytics skills and move their careers to the next level.
The program is designed to prepare students to sit for several highly desirable healthcare data-related credentials including:
- Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Information Management (CPHIMS) and Certified Professional in Digital Health Transformation Strategy (CPDHTS) from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
- Health Informatics Certification (AHIC) from the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)
Program offered completely online
Prepare for healthcare data-related certification exams
Training from certified industry experts
Industry & Career Outlook
Potential Jobs:
- Healthcare Data Analyst
- Healthcare Business Analyst
- Research Analyst
Salary Information:
Median Wage: $52.96 per hour
Top earners: $73.20 per hour
Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed.
About the Program
RHIT or RHIA credential from AHIMA; or a bachelor of science degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
Applicants with an associate of applied science degree (AAS) in Health Information Management or other related program from an accredited college would also be considered pending review by the program director.
Health Information Technology
AAS degree
Health Unit Coordinator
certificate
Medical Coding Specialist
diploma
Start Dates:
Fall semester: August
Spring semester: January
Upcoming Events:
Important Dates:
Melissa Cartier
MCartier@anokatech.edu
763-576-4165
Georgina Sampson
GSampson@anokatech.edu
Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710