- Type Validation
- Level Intermediate
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
AHIMA Health Data Literacy Microcredential
Issued by
AHIMA
The AHIMA Health Data Literacy Microcredential is intended for individuals who understand and can apply health data literacy guidance and requirements. Individuals with this competency are typically in areas such as data analytics, program coordination and management, health administration, health education, community health services, advocacy, and curriculum building.
- Type Validation
- Level Intermediate
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Ability to Evaluate the Quality of Data Sources
- Capability to Present Meaningful and Actionable Data Reports
- Ensuring that Data Use Aligns with Privacy, Confidentiality, and Compliance Requirements
- Knowledge of Database Design Principles and Functionality
- Knowledge of the Various Types and Sources of Health Data
- Proficiency in Analyzing Data
Earning Criteria
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Individuals who validate their competence in health data literacy do so by meeting or exceeding a pre-established passing standard as a result of completing a comprehensive, two-hour health data literacy assessment, developed by AHIMA subject matter experts, and developed in accordance with best practices for assuring competence in a specific role, domain, topic, or skill.