Distance/Online Grad Certs in Health Care Administration

Looking to compliment my degree once I've completed the MPS in May 2012, and in researching I came across this topic. I searched the board, but did not see a list of any other than the CEU's offered by Harvard and the University of Florida. Is anyone aware of any other options?

I saw this one through eCornell, but I'm curious if the brand has been diluted with heavy marketing. Master Certificate in Healthcare Leadership - Online Certificate Program | eCornell

It still looks like a great program. I was looking more for a complete grad cert, which eCornell fits, but I want to explore all options.

 

I asked the same question (so I know there is another thread with it) with a few responses. I can think of UMUC, St Leo, and Florida Gulf Coast University as options.

 

University of Texas-Pan American: Grad certificate in Health Care Admn. and Leadership
http://portal.utpa.edu/portal/pls/portal/docs/1/942759.PDF

East Carolina University:
hcadministration

Seton Hall:
Healthcare Administration Certificate (Online) - Seton Hall University, New Jersey

University of N. Dakota:
Health Administration | Online & Distance Education

Plymouth State:
Online MBA | Health Care Administration CertificateCollege of Graduate Studies

Kings College: Grad. Certificate in Public Health Admn.
Graduate Majors | King's College

University of Missouri: Health Ethics
University of Missouri | Online Health Ethics | Online Graduate Certificate | MU Direct

Univ. of Colorado-Colorado Springs:
Distance Certificate Program

 

Thanks major, I'll look into those for sure. I'm wanting to make sure I compliment my MPS and since it's a mix of both Homeland Security and Public Health Preparedness, Healthcare Administration came to mind when I was looking. Do either of you have any other suggestions beyond Healthcare Admin?

 

These additional grad certificates may be of interest as complementary to your upcoming MPS degree:

Loma Linda University: Grad Certificate in Emergency Preparedness and Response
Programs - Loma Linda University School of Public Health -- Certificate Emergency

New York Medical College: Grad Certificate in Emergency Preparedness
School of Health Sciences and Practice - Graduate Certificate In Emergency Preparedness - New York Medical College

University of South Florida: Grad Certificate in Disaster Management
http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/catalog_current/certificates/gradcert_disaster_management.pdf
http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/catalog_current/certificates/gradcert_concepts_epidemiology.pdf

Penn State: Public Health Preparedness: Bioterrorism and Disaster
Penn State | Online Graduate Certificate in Public Health Preparedness: Bioterrorism and Disaster | Overview

Philadelphia University's School of Science and Health: Grad Certificate in Disaster Medicine and Management
Philadelphia University: Disaster Medicine and Management Program

Benedictine University: Grad Certificate in Disaster Management
Disaster Management Certification | Emergency and Disaster Management | Benedictine University

University of South Dakota: Grad Certificate in Disaster Mental Health
Disaster Mental Health - USD

University of Maryland: Grad Certificate in Terrorism Studies
Education - START - National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism

 

Any thoughts on this one from Johns Hopkins? Certificate Programs

As far as medically recognized degrees, I imagine Johns Hopkins carries some hefty name weight.

EDIT: I thought this was a cert in Health policy and Management, but that's actually the school it's offered through. The cert is actually Public Health Informatics which isn't really a field I'm interested in. If only they offered a few more options. Their name recognition is almost second to none in the medical field.

 

If Public Health Informatics were your additional area of interest; such a certificate would definitely have the institutional name and reputation … AND of course the Johns Hopkins price. :icon16:

 

I reviewed your EM list and my MPS is actually in HLS and Public Health so I was leaning more toward medically related certs so that I have a more diverse resume. Since my bachelor's degree is in EM/HLS, I'm trying to stay away from those topics unless I pull the trigger on a doctorate. No doubt Johns Hopkins would be expensive, but that name would be a heavy hitter on a resume. Too bad it's in informatics and not health policy and management.

 

Anyone have any thoughts on this Public Health Leadership program as it would compliment my degree(s)?

Looks like the course are condensed into 8-10 week formats which I like but would this add anything to what I already have or getting? The MPS/PHP has some admin courses that I've already successfully completed, but would a cert like this enhance my resume any?

UNC School of Public Health - Public Health Leadership Certificate
2012-2013

Course # Description Academic Semester DateFormat PUBH 790 Leadership SkillsSummer I '12 May 5-7, 2012 Face to FacePUBH 747Project Management Summer I '12 May 15-July 24, 2012 Online PUBH 791 Leadership PrinciplesFall '12August 21- Dec. 5, 2012 Online ElectiveElective Spring '13Jan. 9- April 26, 2013 Online

 

It would enhance your resume but it should also complement your work experience. Do you work in public health?

Did you notice that there is a face to face course?

PUBH 790: Public Health Leadership Seminar-- Leadership Style: (2 credits) This course is conducted in a face to face workshop format. It is designed to further students' understanding of leadership and of their leadership skills and style. As part of the seminar, students develop personal definitions of leadership and leadership development plans for the future. Students use several leadership assessments to understand various aspects of their leadership styles, including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), FIRO B, and the Change Style Indicator. Faculty contact: David Steffen, DrPH


PUBH 790 Leadership Skills Summer I '11 April, 2011 Face to Face
PUBH 747 Project Management Summer I '11 May 10-July 19, 2011 Online
PUBH 791 Leadership Principles Fall '11 August 23- Dec. 7, 2011 Online
Elective Elective Spring '12 Jan. 9- April 25, 2012 Online

 

I did notice that Randell, but the workshop is only a total of 3 days. I imagine that it would be intense if it's worth 2 credits. I know that UNC has a great reputation in the field of public health as well. I'm in emergency management right now which obviously has a public health component, but I'm not currently working on the medical side. I'm trying to find something that will allow me to broaden my options within EM and possibly break into public health without going back and getting an MPH. My MPS in PHP has core courses in public health but it appears to be missing the business and leadership courses that traditional MPHs teach.

I was also giving this one through Tulane consideration as well. Tulane University - Industrial Hygiene Certificate Program - Tulane University, Distance Education- School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

There are so many niche certs out there in public health or its related fields that it makes this process confusing. Also, not that it's a secret or anything, but I'd like to find a path within public health that's monetarily satisfying considering my previous profession paid peanuts. I'm also aware that in general, public health isn't exactly a field to receive high pay. That's why the Tulane program and various other related to public health are being considered. Thanks for your replies.

 

Have you looked at University of West Florida?

Public Health
JOBS, JOBS AND MORE JOBS…Ever thought about being a “disease detective”? This is one of the options open to you in the field of public health. The prime directives in public health are to protect and improve the public’s health, to increase access to health services and prevent health disparities, and to determine the causes and distribution of disease and to use that knowledge to prevent future outbreaks of disease.

Officials with the American Public Health Association say that 50 percent of the federal public health work force and 25 percent of the state public health work force will retire in the next five years. That’s a lot of job openings, and our Certificate Programs in Public Health are a great place for you to start! Begin now to position yourself to enter a field that offers incredible opportunities for employment and advancement. You can complete the certificate programs to learn more about these fields, for promotional opportunities in your current job, or to retool for a new career path on your way to earning a Master of Public Health (the professional degree in Public Health). For the UWF MPH program, you can take up to 4 courses, including those in the Certificate Programs, while you are in the process of completing your application for admission. Specializations within the Certificate Programs in Public Health include Emergency Management (Look at Certificate Plan), Environmental Health (Look at Certificate Plan), Infection Control (Look at Certificate Plan), and Occupational Safety and Health (Look at Certificate Plan). An additional specialization in Readiness and Response is available at the undergraduate level. Go to web site for more information.

For more information about these certificates, please contact Dr. Enid Sisskin ([email protected]) or 850.473.7473.


Here is the Public Health page - UWF - School of Allied Health and Life Sciences - Certificates in Public Health

UWF - Online Campus - Certificates

 

I know someone in this field "Occupational Safety and Health " and they make some serious money, but it seems to be on the fringe of public health. It might be that he's confined to the oilfield though and I just perceive it to be that way. The money he makes is ridiculous, but he also works 2 weeks offshore a month. That's why the Tulane Industrial Hygiene cert looked good as well. I'll take a look at UWFs cert a little later as well. I'm thinking that the cert is where I'll be able to find that niche, whereas my masters, while specific in public health preparedness, will serve as my public health foundation.

To me that means I should stay away from the general public health certs and concentrate on something more specific. I could be wrong however.

 

Just for frame of reference, can you clarify "The money he makes is ridiculous"? $60-80K, $100-150K, or $200K+?

 

200K+ , but for clarification he's been doing it for around 25 years and has gathered quite a few professional certs. Plus, the oilfield, when oil and gas production is high, pay really high salaries.