Healthcare Certifications to Take Your Allied Health Career to the Next Level
There is significant demand for healthcare professionals expecting significant growth over the next decade. Explore a healthcare career, upskill or begin your healthcare career with our online courses and certifications.
Unless otherwise specified, these courses are intended for professional development and are not intended for initial licensure preparation.
State Professional Licensing Disclosures
**See the state licensing disclosure sheet to determine if this course meets professional licensure requirements in your state or territory. Note that professional licensure may not be required in all states.
Healthcare Career Certifications
Allied Health Certifications
These online certifications can help you start or advance your career in the health sector and help people in their become healthier.

Additional Allied Health Certifications
Certified Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (Exam Included)
Sterile Processing Technician (Voucher Included)
Optician Certification Training ** To Learn More, Complete This Survey

Certified Physical Therapy Aide (Voucher Included)
Patient Care Technician (Voucher Included)
Técnico De Atención Al Paciente Para Estudiantes De Español A Inglés (Vale Incluido)
Registered Behavior Technician Training (Voucher Included)
Registered Behavior Technician Training and Practice Competency Assessment (Voucher Included)
Miscellaneous Healthcare Courses
Grammar and Writing Skills for the Health Professional (Self-Guided)
Handling Medical Emergencies (Self-Guided)
Health Care Entrepreneurship Bundle
HIPAA Compliance (Self-Guided)
Cybersecurity for Healthcare Professionals
Introduction to the Medical Laboratory

Medical Terminology II: A Focus on Human Disease
Medical Terminology II: A Focus on Human Disease (Self-Guided)
Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach
Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach (Self-Guided)
Spanish for Medical Professionals
Spanish For Medical Professionals (Self-Guided)
Medical Office
Our medical office training programs provide practical instruction in healthcare administration, patient coordination, medical records management, billing processes, and compliance standards to prepare learners for administrative roles in clinics, hospitals, and physician offices.
Medical Billing Specialist (Voucher Included)
A Medical Billing Specialist makes sure that all healthcare providers receive payment for the services and supplies they provide. You will receive valuable training in legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts that are central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, fraud and abuse in medical billing, and third-party payer guidelines.
Certified Inpatient Coder (Voucher Included)
Prepare for the AAPC CIC™ certification exam and learn the principles of medical coding related to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. Become an expert in inpatient medical records review.
Certified Outpatient Coder
Acquire the competencies you'll need to sit for the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) certification exam. You will gain an important skillset to help outpatient hospitals/facilities receive appropriate reimbursement and maintain compliance with coding guidelines and government/payer regulations.
Certified Medical Auditor (Voucher Included)
Learn the principles of medical auditing which will prepare you for the CPMA certification exam. The course covers medical record standards and documentation guidelines allowing them to confidently communicate with providers. Coding and documentation compliance are key to a successful practice.
Medical Office Basics Suite
Register now for Medical Office Basics Suite programMedical Office Manager (CPPM) (Vouchers Included)
Register now for Medical Office Manager (CPPM) programOptical Manager
Register now for Optical Manager programDental Office Manager
Register now for the Dental Office Manager programVeterinary Office Manager
Register now for Veterinary Office Manager programMedical Secretary Suite
Register now for Medical Secretary Suite programMedical Writer Suite
Register now for Medical Writer Suite programDental
**See the state licensing disclosure sheet to determine if this course meets professional licensure requirements in your state or territory. Note that professional licensure may not be required in all states.
Administrative Dental Assistant
Clinical Dental Assistant (Voucher Included)** To Learn More, Complete This Survey
Veterinary
Become a Veterinary Assistant (Self-Guided)
Become a Veterinary Assistant II: Canine Reproduction
Become a Veterinary Assistant II: Canine Reproduction (Self-Guided)
Become a Veterinary Assistant III: Practical Skills
Become a Veterinary Assistant III: Practical Skills (Self-Guided)
Career Advancement Certificate: Canine Massage Therapy
Veterinary Medical Terminology

Explore a Healthcare Career
Take a course to learn about a specific healthcare career that interests you.
Explore a Career in Healthcare Suite
Explore a Career in Nursing (Self-Guided)
Explore a Career as a Clinical Medical Assistant
Explore a Career as a Clinical Medical Assistant (Self-Guided)
Explore a Career as an Administrative Medical Assistant
Explore a Career as an Administrative Medical Assistant (Self-Guided)
Become a Physical Therapy Aide
Become a Physical Therapy Aide (Self-Guided)
Explore a Career in Medical Coding
Explore a Career in Medical Coding (Self-Guided)
Explore a Career in Medical Transcription/Healthcare Documentation
Explore a Career in Medical Transcription/Healthcare Documentation (Self-Guided)
Certificate in Dementia Crisis
This certificate is specifically designed for professionals in a variety of areas of care to learn how to respond effectively to a dementia-related situation. You will discover best dementia crisis care strategies and caregiver tips for supporting dementia patients. Whether you are delivering care in a nursing home, assisted living facility or home, this course will prepare you for crisis and help you develop safety plans.
Dementia Basics
In this course you'll learn key components of compassionate dementia care, including strategies for redirection, validation, and uncovering unmet needs.
The Role of Direct Caregivers n Dementia Crisis Care
Examine approaches and strategies for communication developing a deeper understanding of de-escalation to ensure the safety and well-being of those involved
The Role of Hospital Workers in Dementia Crisis Care
Course examines the challenges that arise when caring for patients with dementia, as well as the importance of getting to know the patient. Explore best practices and strategies for preventing and responding to dementia crises.
The Role of EMS in Dementia Crisis Care
Register now for The Role of EMS in Dementia Crisis CareThe Role of Law Enforcement in Dementia Crisis Care
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Our NDSU Continued Learning courses offered through our vendors are designed for reskilling, upskilling, enrichment or for pay scale increases. In general, they are not applicable for use on a degree program of study as most of the courses are non-credit and not degree eligible.
NDSU strongly recommends that you seek approval or check requirements from your organization, licensing entity, or state prior to enrolling in the course or certificate of your choice. We also recommend you check each individual course or bundle and certification body to make sure it meets your individual needs.
** Unless otherwise specified, these courses are intended for professional development and are not intended for initial licensure preparation.




