Online Programs: Rutgers-Health

Our HIM program mission is to educate students to improve the management and use of information within the healthcare industry. The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program (BSHIM) is a 61-credit curriculum that includes informatics, data analytics, compliance, medical coding, performance improvement, and management. Upon graduating, students are eligible to sit for the national Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) examination. Graduates hold positions in health data management, finance and reimbursement, healthcare compliance, clinical coding, health information operations, data analytics, and more.

As the aging population increases, so too does the need for well-trained health professionals, service providers, planners and policy workers who understand the unique issues of the older adult. This certificate program was specifically created to meet the need for more health care professionals in this field. In our fully online Certificate in Applied Gerontology, the student will gain a strong foundation in specialized courses in aging and health and administration.

The Healthcare Informatics Certificate Program is specifically designed to quickly build up competencies in this exciting new field especially for those seeking a career change or advancement. Graduates of the Certificate program will be able to help identify information technology needs in their work environment, select appropriate off-the-shelf technological solutions and make modifications necessary to accomplish both generic and health specialty related activities.  They can effectively participate in strategic planning teams on institutional/organizational policies and investments of information technology in patient care and treatment systems, patient management systems and such. *Note* Starting Fall 2025, the program will be relaunched as the "AI in Healthcare Certificate" program.

Our Medical Coding Certificate program prepares students with the skills to classify and code medical data from inpatient, outpatient, and physician office records. Use of coded data for reimbursement purposes, ongoing changes in reimbursement methods, and an increased demand to report coded data to insurance companies make medical coding a skill in high demand in all health care settings. Coded data is also critical to medical research, medical and allied health education, vital statistics, or planning and monitoring public health. The current shortage of qualified coders has resulted in many perks on the job that may including flexible hours, sign-on bonuses, and the potential to work from home. In addition, consulting and travel opportunities are abundant.

The Certificate of Health Information Management will prepare you for the business side of healthcare. You’ll learn informatics, quality assurance, compliance, medical coding, and management. Upon graduating, you will be eligible to sit for the national credentialing examination to become a Registered Health Information Administrator RHIA). Credentialed graduates hold positions in data management, finance, compliance, health record management, and other areas.

Rutgers online Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) was the first Advanced Practice Doctorate program in the U.S. created for Certified Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS). The program prepares certified medical laboratory scientists as advanced practice healthcare practitioners dedicated to increasing the value of diagnostics through consultation as members of interprofessional healthcare teams and conduct outcomes and quality research focused on evidence of the impact of diagnostics on healthcare outcomes. Graduates are prepared to be effective leaders in many facets of the clinical laboratory science profession, particularly in advanced practice roles promoting quality health care through appropriate and cost-effective utilization of clinical laboratory services.

The Doctor of Health Informatics (DHI) is a 54-credit degree program that emphasizes the use of informatics concepts, techniques and implementations for applications in both clinical and public health care settings. The Doctor of Health Informatics (DHI) degree program is specifically designed to provide the required knowledge, skills and competencies for the adoption of best practices in informatics applications towards health and pharmaceutical applications. Students choose one of the following specialization tracks: Health Data Analytics Track; Health Information Management Track; or Pharmacoinformatics Track. From data acquisition to data mining, the Department of Health Informatics offers state-of-the-art courses and degrees for current and aspiring professionals in the health, pharmaceutical and clinical sectors.

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science is an on-line 12-credit post-professional course of study for medical laboratory professionals who hold a baccalaureate degree and are certified (BOC-ASCP). The clinical lab science certificate program is designed for practicing professionals who want to advance their knowledge and skills in clinical lab science and develop new proficiencies needed to meet the challenges of a changing profession and health care system. If students are not ready to commit to the Master degree program, but wish to advance their knowledge in clinical laboratory science, the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science is an excellent option. 

The Rutgers School of Public Health’s 100% Online Master of Public Health (MPH) in Global Public Health degree educates students on how to assess determinants of global public health in a range of contexts based on the five major public health perspectives: systems and policies, epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental and occupational health, and health education and behavioral science. As community advocates versed in global public health education, research, and practice, graduates will be prepared to devise thoughtful solutions to health challenges that consider the region’s social determinants of health and diverse data.

The Rutgers School of Public Health's 100% Online Master of Public Health (MPH) in Population Aging degree is designed to train scholars, clinicians, advocates, and community leaders to serve the needs of older adults – the fastest growing segment of the United States population. Graduates of the Master of Public Health in Population Aging program will improve their understanding of the needs, interventions, and challenges of this population to ultimately devise and implement innovative public health and policy solutions that improve health outcomes among older adults. Graduates also will be able to better address older adults' physical and mental health, as well as, overall well-being.