Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Care Compliance
Certificate Level: Graduate
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree
Certificate Type: Post-Baccalaureate
Number of Credits to Completion: 20.0
Instructional Delivery: Online; Campus
Calendar Type: Quarter
Expected Time to Completion: 1.5 years
Financial Aid Eligibility: Not aid eligible
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 51.0717
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 13-1041
About the Program
The certificate in Health Care Compliance is a post-baccalaureate, non-degree program designed for individuals to develop and improve career-related skills in the focused area of health care compliance. The program includes a core of legal compliance and risk assessment classes, and in-depth study of crucial issues in health care regulation. Ideal candidates include individuals working in the health care field who would benefit from focused legal knowledge regarding compliance, as well as individuals seeking career changes.
Additional Information
For more information, visit the Graduate Certificate in Health Care Compliance website.
Admission Requirements
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools attended)
- Resume
- Additional requirements for international students
This program is designed to be completed on a part-time basis and requires 20.0 credits. Students usually finish this program in 1.5 years. If a student needs to decelerate, they should not exceed 2.5 years. Students may apply for transfer in to the Master of Legal Studies program prior to completing their certificate, and apply all earned credits toward the Master of Legal Studies.
Program Requirements
Required Courses | ||
LSTU 551 | Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigation & Reporting | 4.0 |
LSTU 554 | Risk Assessment and Management | 4.0 |
LSTU 600 | Health Care Rules and Regulations | 4.0 |
LSTU 601 | Health Care Quality, Patient Safety and Risk Management | 4.0 |
LSTU 602 | Patients and Privacy: HIPAA and Related Regulations | 4.0 |
Total Credits | 20.0 |
Sample Plan of Study
First Year | |||||||
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Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
LSTU 600 | 4.0 | LSTU 551 | 4.0 | LSTU 601 | 4.0 | LSTU 554 | 4.0 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||||
Second Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | ||||||
LSTU 602 | 4.0 | ||||||
4 | |||||||
Total Credits 20 |