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Gerontology

In today’s competitive corporate environment, many professionals are finding themselves faced with increased management responsibilities. Those responsibilities often require knowledge of accounting, management, marketing, finance, and information systems. The Business Essentials Certificate helps you to develop these valuable skills and meet the increased demands in today’s professional marketplace.

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Growth in the number of elderly Americans has led to an increased demand for health care workers with comprehensive knowledge of the aging process and how it affects individuals and society as a whole. The aging “Baby Boomer” generation will increase the demand even further in the years to come. This certificate program will help you better meet the special needs of these elderly patients. The valuable insight you will gain in the aging process will also help you in your managerial, professional, and social relationships.

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Health Care Ethics
 
Psychology

Today’s health care practitioner is faced with difficult and challenging choices daily due to the sensitive nature of illness and recovery. Additionally, changing laws and the political environment force you to keep abreast of the climate in which you practice. This program offers discussion in some of the key areas in ethics and law that affect today’s health care worker. Protect yourself and others by completing this comprehensive program.

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Explore new trends in health care that reflect an increased awareness of the affects of psychology on physical health. Learn about the ways that psychological issues can affect not only the patient, but the health care team. The Health Psychology Certificate program combines topic areas in the mental and emotional aspects of patient care and intra-office dynamics and organizational behavior. Every health care professional can benefit from this important curriculum.

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Polysomnography
 
Healthcare Billing and Coding

Polysomnography and sleep studies programs have experienced dramatic growth over the past decade. Sleep and sleep-related problems play a role in a large number of human disorders and affect almost every field of medicine. The demand for qualified professionals is very high due to the fact that some 40 million Americans are chronically ill with various sleep disorders. The Polysomnography Certificate program was developed to provide you with the tools that you will need to prepare for the registry exam and practice in the field. You will start with the fundamentals, and then learn about more advanced topics such as recording, monitoring and scoring. You will also gain hands-on experience under the supervision of a polysomnographic technologist.

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Healthcare Billing and Coding is counted among the fastest-growing, highest-demand positions in healthcare and healthcare support. Jobs are plentiful, and demand will continue for years, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The IU Certificate in Healthcare Billing and Coding (HBC) program provides student-centered, independent learning that will enable students to advance their careers in medical billing and coding and satisfy healthcare organizations' fast-growing need for individuals with key skills in this area.

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