Rural Telehealth Certificate Program (RTCP)

Graduate Certificate

Rural Telehealth Certificate Program

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The College of Nursing is a nationwide leader in rural health education, training nurses to provide exceptional care where it’s needed most.
Our Rural Telehealth Certificate Program (RTCP) places you at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Created for today’s digital age, the program equips you with the skills to deliver high-quality, patient-centered virtual care that bridges distances and expands access for underserved communities.
Gain practical experience in telehealth best practices, enhance your ability to serve diverse populations, and advance your career in one of healthcare’s fastest-growing fields.
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Program Information

There are two different types of entry points into the graduate-level Rural Telehealth Certificate Program (RTCP):

  1. Applicants who are currently enrolled in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program
  2. Applicants who are licensed or pre-licensed in a healthcare profession graduate degree program.  

This program guide is a recommended course schedule for students enrolled in the DNP program. Students should meet regularly with their faculty advisor to discuss specific course selections. Applications open August 15th and close November 1st. Notification of admissions for Spring start in mid-December.

RTCP Program Guide (DNP Student)

This program guide is a recommended course schedule for Interdisciplinary healthcare professionals. Students should meet regularly with the RTCP coordinator to discuss specific course selections and practicums. Applications open August 15th and close November 1st. Notification of admissions for Spring start in mid-December.

RTCP Program Guide (Interdisciplinary Professional)

To qualify for entry into Rural Telehealth Certificate Program (RTCP), you must have an undergraduate degree and active unrestricted licensure or in graduate school preparing to obtain professional healthcare degree.

  • Bachelors or higher level degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • GPA 3.0 or above in last 60 units of graduate education.
  • Unrestricted licensure in your profession within the U.S.
  • Computer literacy

Once admitted to the RTCP you must submit proof of application for Fingerprint Clearance Card from Arizona Department of Public Safety is a condition of final acceptance. Complete information about the statute can be found at the following web sites:

Graduate certificate students are generally not eligible to receive federal financial aid. College of Nursing scholarship opportunities are limited for graduate certificate students.

Timeline

Deadlines

  • Application Opens August 15th
  • Application Closes November 1st

Notification of Admission

Applicants are notified of their admission decision mid-December.

Program Start

If admitted, students will start in January.

Application Process

Applicants must submit the University of Arizona Graduate College online application.

Applicants must provide:

  • REFERENCES
    • Applicants must submit one reference from a professional colleague (supervisor, faculty, etc.)
  • TRANSCRIPTS
    • Applicants must submit transcripts from all post-secondary education institutions
  • CV
    • Applicants must submit their CV (PDF format preferred)
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For more information contact:

Layla Salazar
Enrollment Coordinator, Doctoral Programs
CON-OSAA@arizona.edu