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Certificate in Faith Based Telehealth, Digital Care

Academic unitHBIU Training InstituteTotal credits18Estimated duration1 years

Program Overview

Official program overview

Program Overview

Credential abbreviation

Certificate in Faith Based Telehealth, Digital Care

Total program length

18 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Six to nine months

General education

Not required

Foundational faith-based telehealth, digital care courses

12 credit hours

Professional application courses

3 credit hours

Final applied project

3 credit hours

The Certificate in Faith-Based Telehealth and Digital Care provides a foundational education for individuals seeking to facilitate remote support and digital communication within ministry, nonprofit, and community-based organizations. This curriculum addresses the technological, ethical, and organizational complexities of modern digital outreach, emphasizing the importance of human connection in a technologically mediated environment. Students will explore the intersection of digital service models and the mission of faith-driven care as it pertains to nonclinical administrative and support roles.

The program is designed for practitioners who wish to enhance their professional capabilities in managing digital communication channels, virtual engagement strategies, and information systems for outreach. By balancing technical literacy with a commitment to stewardship and ethical service, the program fosters a holistic understanding of how digital tools can strengthen communal ties and expand the reach of service-oriented institutions.

The certificate provides introductory academic and applied preparation for faith-based telehealth, digital care-support, community-care, outreach, referral, and service-related roles. It does not constitute professional licensure or independent authorization to provide regulated clinical services.

Program Facts

Program facts

Total program length
18 semester credit hours
Normal completion time
Six to nine months
General education
Not required
Professional application courses
3 credit hours
Academic unit
HBIU Training Institute
Total credits
18
Duration
1 years

Program Description

Official program description

Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes

  • Analyze the ethical considerations of digital communication and virtual outreach within a service-oriented framework.
  • Develop effective strategies for managing digital platforms to enhance community connection and engagement.
  • Apply principles of servant leadership to the management of virtual support initiatives.
  • Evaluate digital tools for organizational efficiency and the stewardship of technological resources.
  • Integrate a Christian worldview into the design and implementation of communication protocols for digital care.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the professional application of telehealth communication standards within the bounds of a supportive nonprofit context.
  • Course Outline
  • Semester 1 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COM101
  • Principles of Digital Communication
  • 2
  • None
  • THE110
  • Ethics in Digital Care
  • 2
  • None
  • BUS205
  • Digital Stewardship and Resource Management
  • 2
  • None
  • MIN150
  • Servant Leadership in Virtual Environments
  • 3
  • None
  • COM101 — Principles of Digital Communication: This course covers fundamental theories of digital media and the dynamics of online interpersonal communication. It explores how to foster safe and meaningful virtual interactions. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • THE110 — Ethics in Digital Care: An examination of ethical frameworks as applied to digital environments and the protection of private information. The course emphasizes stewardship and moral decision-making. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS205 — Digital Stewardship and Resource Management: This course analyzes the efficient use of technological tools and digital infrastructure to serve organizational objectives. It focuses on cost-effective digital strategies and asset management. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MIN150 — Servant Leadership in Virtual Environments: Students investigate how leadership principles are adapted to the digital age, emphasizing empathy and service. The course integrates theories of organizational development and community building. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 2 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • RES220
  • Data and Community Outreach
  • 2
  • COM101
  • SOC305
  • Digital Culture and Community Engagement
  • 2
  • None
  • COM310
  • Technical Systems for Digital Care
  • 2
  • COM101
  • CAP400
  • Capstone in Digital Care
  • 3
  • Must have completed at least 12 credits
  • RES220 — Data and Community Outreach: This course introduces techniques for analyzing community needs through digital data collection and feedback loops. It emphasizes interpreting information to improve service efficacy. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • SOC305 — Digital Culture and Community Engagement: A study of sociological impacts of digital technologies on community cohesion and how organizations can foster unity through virtual spaces. The course considers long-term community health. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COM310 — Technical Systems for Digital Care: Focuses on the functional application of telecommunication platforms, software, and administrative workflows in a supportive context. Students practice the practical application of virtual care systems. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CAP400 — Capstone in Digital Care: This culminating project requires students to design and present a strategic digital deployment plan that reflects their mastery of the program curriculum. The project synthesizes ethical and practical elements of virtual support. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Admission Requirements

Admission and entry requirements

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent recognized secondary education credential. Prospective students should demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the institution and provide evidence of their capacity for collegiate-level study, including transcripts from previous academic experiences or professional training programs. Culminating Project The Capstone Project serves as the final academic experience, requiring students to design a comprehensive digital engagement plan for a specific community or nonprofit organization. This project asks students to synthesize the knowledge gained throughout the certificate, applying principles of ethical reasoning and resource stewardship to real-world outreach scenarios. Students must demonstrate their ability to translate academic theories into actionable digital strategies that honor the institution's values and promote organizational sustainability. Integrative of faith-based perspectives, the project requires students to articulate how their digital care strategies reflect servant leadership and promote spiritual well-being within their community. The project must include a reflective component that discusses how biblical stewardship influenced their technical decisions and how their work fosters authentic connection. Deliverables include a written project proposal, a simulated digital deployment plan, and a reflective essay demonstrating how the student's work aligns with a Christian commitment to communal service and ethical integrity.

Protected Curriculum

Complete program outline available after verification

Graduation Requirements

Graduation and completion requirements

  • To graduate, students must complete all 18 required credit hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Mastery of the curriculum must be demonstrated through the successful completion of all coursework, ensuring that students have acquired the technical and ethical competencies required for their field of study. Academic achievement is viewed as a foundational component of professional readiness, and students are expected to maintain high standards of integrity throughout their studies.
  • Beyond academic requirements, graduates must demonstrate satisfactory completion of the Capstone Project and show evidence of personal character development. Students are encouraged to participate in opportunities for spiritual formation and community service, which are integral to the institution's mission. Graduation reflects a commitment to pairing academic rigor with faith-informed service, ensuring that each student is prepared to represent their institution with ethical consistency, spiritual maturity, and professional excellence.
  • Career Opportunities
  • Digital Ministry Coordinator
  • Nonprofit Communications Specialist
  • Telehealth Support Administrator
  • Faith-Based Program Manager
  • Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Virtual Resource Manager
  • Digital Engagement Consultant
  • Important Notices
  • The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
  • HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
  • HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
  • Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
  • The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
  • Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
  • Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
  • This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
  • Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
  • Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
  • Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
  • Credential abbreviation | Certificate in Faith Based Telehealth, Digital Care
  • Total program length | 18 semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Six to nine months
  • General education | Not required
  • Foundational faith-based telehealth, digital care courses | 12 credit hours
  • Professional application courses | 3 credit hours
  • Final applied project | 3 credit hours
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COM101 | Principles of Digital Communication | 2 | None
  • THE110 | Ethics in Digital Care | 2 | None
  • BUS205 | Digital Stewardship and Resource Management | 2 | None
  • MIN150 | Servant Leadership in Virtual Environments | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • RES220 | Data and Community Outreach | 2 | COM101
  • SOC305 | Digital Culture and Community Engagement | 2 | None
  • COM310 | Technical Systems for Digital Care | 2 | COM101
  • CAP400 | Capstone in Digital Care | 3 | Must have completed at least 12 credits

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Career Opportunities

  • Digital Ministry Coordinator
  • Nonprofit Communications Specialist
  • Telehealth Support Administrator
  • Faith-Based Program Manager
  • Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Virtual Resource Manager
  • Digital Engagement Consultant

Additional Official Information

Additional source information

Important Notices

  • The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
  • HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
  • HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
  • Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
  • The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
  • Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
  • Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
  • This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
  • Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
  • Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
  • Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
  • Credential abbreviation | Certificate in Faith Based Telehealth, Digital Care
  • Total program length | 18 semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Six to nine months