Healthcare professionals with an interest in health informatics can earn a certificate or enroll in a master's program. Both certificate and degree programs may be administered in a traditional classroom format or via the Internet.
A certificate program will typically include courses in areas such as electronic health records and health information systems. To earn a master's degree, students take classes in health informatics, business management and information technology, along with completing a capstone project or thesis.
Northeastern University notes on its website that careers in health informatics can range from working with clinicians to analyzing work flow, to collaborating with development groups in selecting new technologies. According to Northeastern, health informatics specialists are in high demand as electronic storage of medical records becomes more commonplace.