Graduate Health Care Compliance and Privacy Certificate

3 Credits

The learner will utilize the theoretical framework of systems thinking as a strategy to address challenges in the health care environment. Topics include complexity science, design thinking, creativity, and flow.

3 Credits

The learner will explore the purpose and organization of compliance in the health sector as well as the role of compliance and compliance officers. Topics include regulatory agencies, accreditation, professional licensing, enforcement, quality, and policies.

3 Credits

The learner will examine structures and systems of healthcare organizations and how they inform the responsibilities of a compliance professional. Course topics include the ethical responsibilities of compliance, HIPAA and OSHA, and other compliance-related healthcare standards and regulations including whistleblower protection in the U.S.

3 Credits

The learner will compare and contrast auditing and monitoring in healthcare compliance. The course focuses on report writing using root cause analysis and corrective action plans, as well as the industry-accepted process of presenting these plans to compliance boards and committees.

3 Credits

The learner will create a compliance program and present it in their chosen healthcare sector, in a manner currently accepted by the healthcare industry. Course topics include policies and standard operating procedures, training and education, documentation and presentation.