AHA launches digital cardiac care certification for clinicians
TEXAS, UNITED STATES — The American Heart Association (AHA) has introduced a new professional certification designed to prepare clinicians and healthcare professionals for the digital age of cardiac care, according to a report from the American Heart Association.
The Digital Health in Cardiac Care certification aims to bridge the gap between traditional in-clinic treatment and remote patient monitoring—an increasingly vital component of modern health care delivery.
Empowering clinicians through digital health training
The new certification, offered through the AHA Center for Telehealth, equips healthcare providers with the knowledge and tools to safely and effectively utilize digital technologies, including wearable devices, telehealth platforms, and remote monitoring systems.
These tools have become essential in extending care beyond hospitals and clinics, allowing for better prevention, monitoring, and management of heart conditions at home, at work, or in the community.
“The American Heart Association is committed to ensuring that quality standards for digital health technology are clear, trusted and embraced by health care providers,” said Lee Schwamm, M.D., FAHA, volunteer member of the AHA Center for Telehealth Expert Panel, senior vice president and chief digital health officer of Yale New Haven Health, and associate dean of digital strategy and transformation at Yale School of Medicine.
According to Schwamm, “This certification keeps individuals at the heart of care helping to boost patient engagement while empowering providers and wellness professionals to manage chronic conditions more effectively through digital tools.”
He added that “digital health technology paves the way for better self-management, earlier detection of issues and improved treatment outcomes by delivering continuous data and insights to people living with chronic conditions and to their care teams.”
The Digital Health in Cardiac Care program is the fourth professional certification within the AHA’s Certified Professional by the American Heart Association (CPAHA) portfolio, which also includes certifications in telehealth, telehealth stroke, and tobacco treatment.
Outsourcing’s role in digital health transformation
For the global outsourcing and health services sector, the AHA’s new certification signals a growing need for digitally skilled clinicians and support professionals—a workforce often augmented through outsourced telehealth, remote monitoring, and administrative solutions.
As hospitals and health systems increasingly rely on third-party providers for digital patient engagement and remote data processing, certifications like this one ensure quality and consistency across borders.
The program also reflects the evolution of outsourcing in healthcare, which is no longer limited to billing or back-office functions but extends to clinical support roles that depend on certified professionals who understand both medical protocols and digital health systems.
Healthcare professionals, administrators, and wellness specialists—whether working directly within hospitals or through outsourced telehealth teams—can now enroll in the program. Certification involves online coursework, remotely proctored assessments, and a credential that is valid for three years.
By promoting global standards for telehealth competency, the AHA’s initiative enhances both care quality and workforce readiness—a move that resonates not only within the medical field but also across the growing healthcare outsourcing ecosystem worldwide.
