Online Certificate in Physician Practice Management
This certificate prepares students to sit for the Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM®) credential. The CPPM® credential is a logical next step for those with experience in healthcare and other areas who are ready to advance their careers in physician practice management. Current practice managers will also benefit from this certification with increased knowledge and validation of their knowledge and experience in this skilled profession.
Physician Practice Management Certificate Program Highlights
High Quality Education
- Employment opportunities: our graduates are in high-demand in today’s job market! According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the entire healthcare industry is projected to add about 2.6 million new jobs from 2021 to 2031.
- Associate Degree Transfer Program: graduates can transition into UC’s (100% online) Associate in Healthcare Management and complete an associate degree in one year.
Flexibility
- 100% online: no campus visits are required.
- Exam prep: be prepared for the Certified Physician Practice Manager exam.
- Part-time and full-time scheduling: balance work and family obligations while completing your degree.
Support from Application through Graduation
At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:
Enrollment Services Advisor: Your partner through the application process, getting enrolled, and starting your program
Student Success Coordinator: Helping you prepare for classes and stay on track
Access to Resources: Access to university resources that will support you through your program including online learning expectations and resources, health and wellness resources, and academic support
The online Physician Practice Management Certificate is 24 credit hours and can be customized to fit your schedule and pace. Part-time and full-time options are available to all students, and the program accepts students six times per year – (twice in the spring, summer and fall).
| Course | Title/Description | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| HCMT2014 | General Exercise Physiology This course covers the study of the physiological systems of the human body and how they relate to exercise and stress. Topics include energy systems, metabolism, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, neural, endocrine, environmental, and work physiology. |
3 |
| HCMT2045 | Physics for Allied Health This course is an introduction to physics for future health care professionals. Lectures and labs are centered around a survey of topics that apply to the allied health profession. Topics include mechanics (units, motion, forces, friction, gravity, inertia, lever systems, momentum, work, energy, power), thermodynamics (temperature and heat), pressure and fluids, waves and sound, basic electricity and safety, and light. |
3 |
| MKTG2080 | Medical Terminology This course introduces students to the language of medicine and allied health while reviewing the major organ systems of the body. Students will learn at their own pace within the boundaries of the course schedule. |
2 |
| MGMT2072 | Health Care Ethics This course considers ethical theories and principles applicable to the allied health professions. Using scholarly inquiry, the student will analyze ethical dilemmas that may occur in the student’s professional role as well as other disciplines. The student will address ethical issues across the lifespan in diverse socioeconomic and cultural situations. |
2 |
| HCMT2012 | Health Information Ethics An overview course that focuses on the study of healthcare codes of ethics, patient’s bill of rights, medical malpractice cases, and legal and ethical issues for medical offices. The course will examine the concepts of privacy, security, confidentiality, healthcare legislation, and regulations relating to the maintenance and use of health information. |
3 |
| HCMT2022 | Healthcare Quality, Statistics and Research An applied course in healthcare quality, basic statistics, and research methods with emphasis on the ability to analyze and interpret clinical and other health data for use in research, and health care decision making. The course will also focus on the organization and analysis of data in health care quality programs including quality assessment and monitoring, utilization, and risk management. Research methods will be introduced by developing the student’s ability to locate, read and use published research relevant to commonly used for research, health statistics, outcomes, case mix, registries, Institutional Review Board (IRB), and ethics. |
3 |
| HCMT2015C | Healthcare Applications This course covers health information systems and their design, implementation, and application. Topics include spreadsheets, databases, electronic health records, data integrity, data modeling, and warehousing to meet departmental needs. Data dictionaries, data sets and the exchange of health information will also be covered. |
3 |
| HCMT2040 | Introduction to Biomechanics and Kinesiology This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the fields of Biomechanics and Kinesiology. This includes terminology, an examination of concepts and principles, and performing the analyses and calculations necessary to examine mechanical characteristics of basic human movements. Students will also examine the basic structural and kinematic characteristics of the musculoskeletal system, including the major joints of the spine and the extremities. This course is designed to meet the skills sets described by the ACSM and the NSCA as necessary components for entry level certifications. |
3 |
The Physician Practice Management program is open to all students with a high school diploma/GED and the desire to succeed. The program accepts students six times per year – twice in the fall, spring and summer.
Complete the online application and submit the application fee.
Standard Application Fees:
- $50.00 for domestic applicants to most degree programs
- $100.00 for international applicants to most degree programs
- Application fees for UC Online programs are waived through Summer 2026 for all applicants
- Fee waivers are automatically applied for applicants who:
- are currently serving in the US armed forces
- are veterans of the US armed forces
Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. Our staff will review your application based on the following:
After submitting your application form, all applicants are required to have official transcripts sent directly to University of Cincinnati in order to be eligible for admissions review.
- First-Year and Transfer Applicants with Fewer Than 24 Completed Semester Hours at a Prior College:
- Order official transcripts from your high school and all prior colleges (if applicable) for delivery directly to University of Cincinnati.
- Transfer Applicants with 24+ Completed Semester Hours at a Prior College:
- Order official transcripts from all prior colleges for delivery directly to University of Cincinnati.
- You are exempt from the High School transcript requirement, this item will be removed from your application checklist once your college documents are received.
Please review the section below for guidance on how to submit your transcripts.
Online transcript request systems are the preferred method to deliver official transcripts electronically. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
- Parchment
- Please select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the recipient of your transcript.
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Please have your transcript sent directly to admissions@uc.edu.
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly to determine their ordering process.
If a physical copy must be sent, DO NOT request it be delivered to you. It must be sent directly from your prior school to the following address:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
Summer 2026 | First Half Summer 2026 | Second Half Fall 2026 | First Half Fall 2026 | Second Half Spring 2027 | First Half Spring 2027 | Second Half |
March 15, 2026 April 1, 2026 July 15, 2026 November 15, 2026 August 1, 2026 December 15, 2026 |
May 11, 2026 June 25, 2026 August 24, 2026 January 11, 2027 October 13, 2026 March 1, 2027 |
The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program. On average, students will accrue fewer fees than students attending on-campus classes.
The one fee applied across all UC Online programs is the distance learning fee. Students living outside the state of Ohio must also pay an additional “non-resident” fee to enroll in courses at UC Online. This fee is lower than the out-of-state fee for traditional on-campus programs.
To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.
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