College of Nursing
Advance your knowledge with UNT Health's chronic disease management course
Advance your knowledge of chronic diseases from pathophysiology to management. Chronic disease management is a growing challenge for healthcare providers, resulting in more complex patient cases. According to the CDC, of the $4.5 trillion spent on healthcare, 90% is for chronic and mental health conditions. Enhance your knowledge of chronic diseases and their impact on communities while earning 12 graduate-level credit hours. You’ll explore chronic diseases from the lens of epidemiology, pathophysiology, behavior management, implementation science and digital technology.
Program Details
12 credit hours
Four courses
Eight-week courses
Online
Estimated tuition cost
Texas residents: About $6,700
Non-residents: About $11,800
Program courses
- NURS 5311: Advanced Management of Chronic Disease I
- NURS 5312: Advanced Management of Chronic Disease II
- NURS 5313: Epidemiology and Implementation Science
- NURS 5314: Application of Digital Technologies and Innovation in Management of Chronic Diseases
Pathway to MSN
Upon completion of the certificate, students earning a grade of B or better in each course who are admitted to the MSN in Nursing Practice Innovation program may apply all 12 credit hours to their degree.