Full program description
32 Hours
Self-Paced
Earn a Certificate
Certificate Details
Gain in-demand skills to navigate legal, ethical and business challenges in healthcare with this flexible, four-course online Health Law for Professionals Certificate.
Certificate Details:
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- Fully Online & Flexible – 100% asynchronous format designed for working professionals.
- No LSAT or GRE Required – Open to legal, healthcare, public health and administrative professionals.
- Expert-Curated Curriculum – Four courses covering healthcare law, ethics, contracts and innovation.
- All Materials Included – Access course texts, articles and videos at no additional cost.
Who Should Enroll
This course 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
In this certificate, you’ll explore HIPAA and patient privacy, fraud and abuse laws like the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute, contracts and transactions in healthcare, malpractice and risk management, and the legal impact of telehealth, AI and healthcare innovation. You’ll also dive into public health ethics, value-based care and current legal trends shaping the future of healthcare.
FAQ
What will I learn in this certificate?
You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of health law, including HIPAA and patient privacy, healthcare contracts and transactions, fraud and abuse laws, malpractice, informed consent, telehealth regulations, AI in healthcare, public health ethics, and legal issues related to innovation and leadership. The program is designed to help you navigate legal and ethical challenges across the healthcare industry.
Who is this course designed for?
This certificate is ideal for healthcare administrators, legal professionals, compliance officers, risk managers, public health professionals and others looking to expand their legal knowledge in healthcare. You don’t need a law or medical degree to enroll—just a passion for making informed, ethical decisions in a healthcare setting.
What are the benefits of completing this certificate?
Earn digital badges and boost your credibility as you gain a deeper understanding of the laws shaping healthcare today. Completing this certificate can help you stand out in roles related to healthcare leadership, compliance, policy and administration.
How is the certificate structured?
This is a certificate program consisting of four fully online, asynchronous courses. You can complete the coursework on your own schedule. 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.
Can I complete this certificate program at my own pace?
Yes, the certificate is fully online and on-demand, allowing you to learn at your convenience.
Do you offer tuition assistance?
We do not offer tuition assistance for 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.