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Graduate Certificate in Health Care Compliance at University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina, United States

Programme overview

Post-bachelor's certificate for health care professionals covering health care systems, U.S. health care laws and regulations, and legal risks in the field. Courses also count toward the Master of Studies in Law.

Faculty: Joseph F. Rice School of Law  |  Duration: 18 credit hours; delivered 100% online and on demand  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Courses listed include Introduction to the Legal System, Legal Foundations of Health Care Systems, HIPAA and Electronic Medical Records, Medicare Compliance for Medical Facilities, and Billing Compliance and Fraud Prevention and Risk Management. A comprehensive assessment is required, or LAWH 755 may be taken instead.

Career pathways

Hospital administrator, health care compliance officer, health insurance agent, lawyer, educator.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Post-bachelor's level programme; GRE, LSAT or GMAT is not required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 18 credit hours; delivered 100% online and on demand

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