Non-Credit Certificate Program in Healthcare Communications

The healthcare industry is in a constant state of change. It needs skilled writers to adapt swiftly and know how to speak to a variety of audiences across verticals. Health communications professionals write for patient and public health information materials; clarify misinformation about health and disease; work toward increasing health literacy; help level out inequalities in healthcare; and provide effective, user-friendly data visualization to convey key messages. Learn the skills you need to specialize in this growing field with an online Healthcare Communications certificate from the University of Chicago Professional Education.

What sets our health communications program apart

• Expert Instructors: Learn from seasoned industry experts and esteemed instructors renowned for their years of expertise in medical writing and healthcare communication. Benefit from their real-world insights and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Cutting-Edge Curriculum: Our carefully crafted curriculum covers a spectrum of topics, including health literacy, crisis communication, digital media strategies, and ethical considerations. Gain practical knowledge that you can apply immediately in your professional role.
• Experiential Learning: Engage in dynamic discussions, case studies, and interactive synchronous sessions. Collaborate with peers, participate in role-playing exercises, and enhance your communication skills through hands-on activities.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse group of professionals from various healthcare sectors. Build valuable connections among instructors, industry employers, and like-minded participants that can open doors to new opportunities and collaborations to your medical writing career.
• Flexible Learning: Balancing work, life, and education is challenging. That's why our certificate program in healthcare communications offers a flexible online format with synchronous sessions, allowing you to study at your own pace and convenience.

After successful completion of this certificate, participants will receive credentials certified by the University of Chicago including a certificate of completion and a digital course badge to recognize their achievement.

Embark on a transformative educational journey that will sharpen your medical technical writing skills, elevate your career, and make a meaningful impact in specialized medical communications. Our online certificate in Healthcare Communications offers rigor, experiential learning, and a curriculum that builds a solid work portfolio. Learn about best practices and guidelines in drafting state-of-the-art communication in three leading healthcare areas, including:

To get started, contact our advising team or sign up to learn more for upcoming program and course information. If you are ready to take the next step, you can complete our enrollment form to be considered for the Healthcare Communication certificate or register for one course to test drive our program.

The healthcare system has become more complex. With advancements in technology, medical innovation, increased policies, and a higher demand for wellness and preventative care, the need for skilled health communicators has surged. These professionals must be able to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex health concepts to the average person across a wide range of platforms. From patient information to strategic communication efforts, the multidisciplinary Healthcare Communications certificate program at the University of Chicago offers medical copywriting training in the most prevalent specialized writings of health communications, patient education, promotional materials and advertising.

The new online Health Communications certificate expands on the experiential professional development opportunities that we offer via a comprehensive portfolio of stackable healthcare certificate training options in Medical Writing and Editing, Regulatory Writing, and Clinical Trials Management and Regulatory Compliance. This portfolio of competencies encompasses key specialty areas of the industry including publications, regulatory writing, marketing and public relations, health education, and writing for patients and the public.