Students who earn a compliance certificate will have the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a compliance position for a health care entity. Students will understand the various governmental entities which govern the U.S. health system and regulate health care entities. Students will begin to understand the role of law and the legal profession in that system. Students will develop skills necessary to help health care providers and entities comply with a variety of dynamic legal requirements. This certificate does not qualify a student to take a bar examination or prepare a student for the practice of law.

Admission Requirements 

• Successful completion of undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or the equivalent. 

• Statement of interest and resume.

• Two professional or academic letters of recommendation.

• Interview

• Although not required, scores on the LSAT or GRE may be considered.

Certificate Requirements (18 Hours)

Required Courses (18 Hours)

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
LAWH 700	Introduction to the Legal System	3
LAWH 701	Legal Foundations of Health Care Systems	3
LAWH 738	Healthcare Privacy & Security	3
LAWH 736	Billing Compliance and Healthcare Fraud Prevention I	3
LAWH 722	Employment Law	3
LAWH 702	Introduction to Healthcare Compliance	3
or LAWH 716	Medicare Compliance for Medical Facilities
Total Credit Hours		18