Healthcare Compliance and Risk Management

Why earn a Healthcare Compliance and Risk Management Micro-Credential?

This 12-credit program is designed for aspiring leaders or those already in management positions who want to enhance their ability to utilize systems and processes to uncover, mitigate, and prevent risks in healthcare organizations.  The courses you will be taking are also included as part of our Master of Health Administration program, and credits earned from this micro-credential can later be applied toward the full degree. Coursework can help you:

• Gain knowledge of legal and ethical issues inherent in healthcare delivery and administration
• Become familiar with federal and state laws and regulations related to healthcare entity operations
• Learn about the healthcare litigation process, including the filing of complaints and responses
• Develop and implement an effective compliance program
• Prepare for employment and enhance current acumen across virtually all healthcare provider organizations

Healthcare Compliance and Risk Management Micro Credential Curriculum

12 Credit Hours | 4 Courses

• HADM 520 - Healthcare Law and Ethics - 3 Credits
• HADM 547 - Medical and Regulatory Compliance - 3 Credits
• HADM 550 - Healthcare Litigation and Risk - 3 Credits
• HADM 555 - Case Studies in Healthcare Corporate Compliance and Risk Management - 3 Credits

Where can you apply the skills you learn in this program?

Healthcare organizations are increasingly relying on compliance and risk management professionals to make better-informed decisions. This program can help you develop skills that are relevant across a wide range of healthcare settings, including:

• Hospitals
• Healthcare systems
• The insurance industry
• Medical group practices
• Skilled nursing and long-term care facilities
• Consulting firms

All prospective graduate students will be required to submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. Most programs require letters of recommendation and a personal statement. GMAT and LSAT scores are required for the schools of Business and Law, respectively. GRE scores are required for most doctoral programs and some master's programs. Other requirements could include a writing sample, resume, audition or interview.

International Students

If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts. Please review our Transcript Credential Evaluation Instructions.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary by program. Many programs allow students to apply for the fall or spring semester. Some programs also allow for a summer start term.

Credit transfers

Generally, an academic department may accept credits from a regionally-accredited university that correspond to the Duquesne curriculum and in which you have earned at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
The program director of the program or department offering the course establishes the final determination of the acceptance or denial of transfer credits.