Santa Barbara,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Associate's Degree
Certificate of Achievement - Healthcare Data Analytics in Santa Barbara United States | Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara City College
|
Santa Barbara United States
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Qualification
Advanced Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
10,530
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
SBCC's Health Information Technology program offers online certificates and degrees to students across California, particularly in the South Central Coast Region. The two-year associate degree program fulfills the core educational requirements for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam, while specialized tracks give graduates additional career focus areas. The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) particularly recommends the Health Data Analytics specialization, which leads to the Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) credential. AHIMA's latest workforce research highlights data analysis as the most in-demand future skill, yet fewer than 300 professionals currently hold the CHDA certification.
This initiative addresses healthcare, a key industry in the South Central Coast region, while targeting the growing HIT Data Analytics Specialist role identified by our regional health sector advisor.
The evolving HIM field will increasingly require specialized knowledge workers, creating greater opportunities for associate degree holders. Technical HIM professionals at this level will develop focused expertise, demonstrating to employers that they possess deep specialization in areas like privacy compliance, auditing, medical coding, or data analytics.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All applicants must have the equivalent of a 2.00 U.S. GPA.
Submit a copy of your transcript.
Studied for a minimum of 3 years in English at an international secondary school.
Attended a US high school or secondary school in a country where English is the primary language of instruction for at least one year.
Completed all years of study in a secondary school in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, German, or Dutch countries and received passing grades in English.
Attended a U.S. college or university for at least one semester (non-ESL courses).
Attended at least one semester of non-ESL courses at a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction.
Submit a copy of your test result showing one of the minimum scores listed below.
IELTS: 5.5
TOEFL: PBT 450, CBT 160, IBT 60
Pearson Test of English: 45
PTE Academic: 44
High School/College Transcripts
Transcripts for all coursework completed in high school (secondary school), English language programs, and university or college. Transcripts should be translated into English by an official translator and/or translating agency.
Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for admission purposes.
Official transcripts are required for athletic eligibility, and may be submitted at a later date.
If you are under 18 years old at the time of your first semester start date, you will need to submit a high school diploma.
A high school diploma is not required for students who are 18 years old or older.
Submit a copy of your transcript.
Studied for a minimum of 3 years in English at an international secondary school.
Attended a US high school or secondary school in a country where English is the primary language of instruction for at least one year.
Completed all years of study in a secondary school in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, German, or Dutch countries and received passing grades in English.
Attended a U.S. college or university for at least one semester (non-ESL courses).
Attended at least one semester of non-ESL courses at a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction.
Submit a copy of your test result showing one of the minimum scores listed below.
IELTS: 5.5
TOEFL: PBT 450, CBT 160, IBT 60
Pearson Test of English: 45
PTE Academic: 44
High School/College Transcripts
Transcripts for all coursework completed in high school (secondary school), English language programs, and university or college. Transcripts should be translated into English by an official translator and/or translating agency.
Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for admission purposes.
Official transcripts are required for athletic eligibility, and may be submitted at a later date.
If you are under 18 years old at the time of your first semester start date, you will need to submit a high school diploma.
A high school diploma is not required for students who are 18 years old or older.
Tuition
USD
10,530