Certificates

Certificates for undergraduate and graduate students

With the growing demand for focused, specialized knowledge, a certificate can be an important way for health care professionals to increase their qualifications. Certificates are intended to supplement rather than replace an academic degree. 

Certificate in health informatics 

Both nurses and non-nurses can earn a U-M School of Nursing certificate in health informatics with completion of just 15 credits in a remote learning curriculum, which prepares students to sit for a variety of informatics certifications. This certificate is for graduate students.

Certificate in nursing education

These certificates are designed for individuals who have already completed a master's or doctoral program. The advanced practice certificate provides additional advanced practice skills in leading and managing health in a different focus area than the original master's degree. Options include adult-gerontology acute care NP; adult-gerontology primary care NP; primary care family NP; and nurse-midwifery.

For questions regarding the above certificates:

Prospective students  should contact the Recruiting & Admissions team at [email protected].

Current students should contact the Graduate Student Advising team at [email protected].

U-M School of Nursing
426 N. Ingalls Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2003

Interprofessional mini-certificate in trauma-informed practice (TIP)

The focus of this program is on trauma-exposed children and adolescents and interprofessional practice among nurses, teachers and social workers. The mini-certificate will be awarded to students (undergraduate and graduate) who complete all three one-credit mini-courses (HS540/541/542). Each course meets only once, for a full-day Saturday interactive workshop.  Requirements include pre-learnings, debriefing and a post-workshop reflective essay. 

Contact Dr. Julia Seng with questions on the TIP mini-certificate: [email protected]

LGBTQ+ Health Mini-Certificate Program

Program Overview:

The LGBTQ+ Health Mini-Certificate Program is designed for graduate students who are interested in advancing their knowledge and skills in LGBTQIA+ healthcare. Through three 1-credit mini-courses, students will learn about historical, psychosocial, and clinical aspects of LGBTQIA+ health, with an emphasis on advocacy and the creation of inclusive healthcare environments. Participants will emerge from the program ready to implement inclusive healthcare policies and practices that improve the quality of care for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Features:

• Target Audience: Nursing students
• Grading: Graded (A-E)
• Format: Hybrid (combination of online and in-person sessions).
• Credits: 1 credit per course, totaling 3 credits.
• Sequence: Beyond the Basics has to be taken last and has NURS 502, 503 and PHARM 620 as required prerequisites. 
• Full Certificate Option: Students will complete the (3) 1-credit courses plus a 3-credit elective course from a pre-approved list of electives.

Winter Term Course: Unveiling Our Roots: LGBTQIA+ Health Histories and Contemporary Policy Landscapes for Informed Care and Advocacy

• Objectives:
  1. Understand the historical trajectory and pivotal events of the AIDS health movement and its impact on today's LGBTQIA+ health landscape.
  2. Acquire tools and strategies for effective advocacy and engagement with policymakers to promote inclusive healthcare policies.
  3. Gain the skills to create healthcare spaces prioritizing the well-being and dignity of LGBTQIA+ patients.

Spring/Summer Term Course: Spectrum of Well-being: Psychosocial Threads in LGBTQIA+ Health

• Objectives:
  1. Comprehend the intersection between LGBTQIA+ identities, mental health, and substance use, and advocate for inclusive mental health policies.
  2. Understand the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals across the lifespan, and provide age-appropriate, culturally competent care.

Fall Term Course: Beyond the Basics: Advanced Expertise in LGBTQIA+ Healthcare

Prerequisites: NURS 502, 503, PHARM 620

• Objectives:
  1. Develop practical competence in delivering gender-affirming, primary care, and sexual and reproductive health services tailored to LGBTQIA+ individuals.
  2. Explore best practices for providing relevant, informed, and competent health education to the LGBTQIA+ population.

Learn more and visit us

The School of Nursing remains committed to welcoming prospective applicants and connecting with you! We offer a number of on-campus events, virtual information sessions and live webinars featuring our distinguished faculty members. For more information and to register for an event, see the U-M School of Nursing visitor information page.