Full program description
32 Hours
Self-Paced
Earn a Certificate
Certificate Overview
Advance your career and protect your organization with legal expertise in healthcare. Creighton University's fully online Health Law Certificate equips you with the legal and ethical knowledge you need to navigate today’s complex healthcare environment.
Whether you're in healthcare, law or compliance, this certificate helps you stay current with regulations, mitigate risk, and make informed decisions that protect patients and organizations alike.
Delivered fully online and designed to fit your schedule, this certificate allows you to build legal literacy in healthcare—on your time and at your pace.
Certificate Details:
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- 100% online and self-paced
- No LSAT or GRE required
- Expert-curated curriculum
- All materials included
Who Should Enroll
This certificate is ideal for professionals in healthcare administration, law, compliance, public health, policy, HR, risk management and innovation leadership seeking legal skills in healthcare.
Course Instructors
Ryan J. Kirshenbaum, JD
Rachel Adams, JD
Amy Bagge-Smith, JD
Heather Swadley, JD, PhD
What You’ll Learn
This program goes beyond legal theory. You'll learn how to apply healthcare law in real-world contexts—from privacy to malpractice to telehealth.
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- Understand key healthcare regulations like HIPAA, EMTALA, and the ACA
- Explore legal issues in patient privacy, consent, and medical liability
- Learn how to reduce risk and ensure compliance across your organization
- Examine current trends like telehealth law, ethics, and AI in healthcare
- Gain skills you can immediately apply in compliance, administration, or clinical settings
FAQ
What are the benefits of completing this certificate?
Healthcare professionals operate in one of the most regulated industries—yet legal education often lags behind. This program bridges the gap, empowering you to stay ahead of legal challenges, protect patients and organizations, and elevate your professional value.
How long does it take to complete?
This self-paced certificate includes 4 eight-hour modules. Most learners complete it in 32 hours, but you can move at a pace that fits your schedule.
How is the certificate structured?
This certificate is 100% online and self-paced. You can start anytime and progress on your own schedule—ideal for working professionals. All required materials—texts, articles, videos and more—are included with enrollment.
Can I earn Continuing Education Credits?
Depending on your profession and state licensing board, you may be eligible to earn Continuing Education (CE) or Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits. We recommend checking with your accrediting organization to confirm eligibility and requirements.
Do I need to have a law degree to take this certificate?
No. A law degree is not required, and neither is standardized testing such as the LSAT or GRE. This certificate is open to professionals from a variety of backgrounds who are looking to better understand the intersection of law and healthcare.
Do you offer tuition assistance?
We do not offer tuition assistance for noncredit lifelong learning courses or certificates. However, Creighton alumni, faculty, staff and eligible partner employees, along with their spouses and dependents, may qualify for a 15% discount. One discount per offering. Other restrictions may apply. Learn more.