Healthcare Corporate Compliance - Certificate
Healthcare Corporate Compliance -
Certificate
Given the dramatic changes in healthcare policy and regulation over the past decade, the position of corporate compliance officer has become increasingly important in the healthcare industry. No other position can have so profound an impact on your healthcare organization's success—or failure. Legislation such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the federal Anti-Kickback and Stark Laws has created the need for university-based credentials for this increasingly specialized—and increasingly complicated—field.
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HCC Joint Certificates: Jane Hyatt Thorpe
Certificate
Designed for working professionals, the 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Corporate Compliance (GW HCC Program or Program) provides students with a uniquely comprehensive education in healthcare corporate compliance. The Program is designed for current or aspiring corporate compliance officers and other working in compliance-related fields. The course of study, offered in just over seven months, is divided into three segments:
- Five-day, in-classroom Residency at GW's Graduate Education Center in Alexandria,VA (three credits);
- Six-month, Online Distance Learning segment (six credits); and
- Three-day, In-classroom Capstone back in Alexandria, VA (three credits).
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Corporate Compliance can also be awarded in conjunction with these GWSPH degree programs:
- MPH, Health Policy- The 12 credits* earned through the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Corporate Compliance may be applied toward this MPH degree.
- Masters of Heath Administration (MHA)- The 12 credits* earned through the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Corporate Compliance may be applied as electives in this program.
All other degree requirements for each of these Master's programs must be fulfilled.
*NOTE- Only coursework taken within the last 3 years with a grade of B or better are eligible to transfer.