Completely online. Most competitive tuition. Scholarships available.
Our program is designed for anyone interested in developing core-competencies in the growing field of health care compliance, including health care professionals, attorneys, and those interested in a dynamic career change. Mitchell Hamline’s 11-credit program can be completed in just 11 months and will prepare you to skillfully lead and guide a health care organization through the complex maze of government laws and regulations, and champion an ethical corporate culture. (Mitchell Hamline J.D. students are not eligible for this program.)
Established program
Offering the most advanced curriculum with demonstrated effectiveness for health care professionals and attorneys since 2008.
Flexible curriculum
We have redefined flexibility in health care compliance education for attorneys and industry professionals.
Best value
Our 11-credit program is comprehensive, yet efficient allowing us to maintain highly competitive tuition rates.
On-Demand Information Session with Director Barbara Colombo
Director Barbara Colombo explains the Online Health Care Compliance Certificate in this short video.
The Mitchell Hamline Health Law Institute was ranked among the top health law programs in the country in the 2023 edition of the U.S. News and World Report rankings.
Health Care Compliance Certificate Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the program will:
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- Develop an understanding of state and federal health care laws and regulations.
- Analyze and apply these rules and regulations through a variety of simulation-based assessments.
- Engage, challenge, and communicate with faculty and fellow students to gain an appreciation for alternative views and perspectives.
- Work collaboratively with other students through team projects intended to develop creative problem-solving skills through the application of program content to scenario-based training exercises.
- Hone communication skills through class presentations and writing projects.
- Practice “soft skills” including listening, influence without authority, empathy, leadership, and negotiation.
All qualified program graduates are encouraged to take the Compliance Certification Board’s (CCB) Certified in Health Care Compliance Exam. Mitchell Hamline is one of only 11 law schools accredited by the CCB. Certified in Healthcare Compliance Examination (PDF)
- Graduates of our program have access to Mitchell Hamline’s proprietary CHC Exam Toolkit featuring tips from our alumni. Click here to read our publication: Health Care Compliance and the CHC Credential.
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Required Courses
Health care practitioners, attorneys, and business professionals enrolled in the program complement each other’s skills to create a dynamic learning environment. All working professionals must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher to receive the certificate upon completion of the following courses:
- Health Care Compliance Institute (3 credits, prerequisite to all other courses, Number: 3021)
- Health Care Compliance Laws & Regulations (3 credits, emphasis on HIPAA, Number: 4160)
- Governance and Ethics in Health Care Compliance (2 credits, Number: 3023)
- Health Care Compliance Skills (3 credits, Number: 3022)
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Admission Requirements
This program is designed for anyone interested in developing core competencies in the growing field of health care compliance, including health care professionals, attorneys, and those interested in a dynamic career change.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (applicants with a lower GPA are admitted on a case-by-case basis based on professional experience, graduate coursework, and a personal interview)
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Cost and Financial Aid Information
Our highly ranked program is among the most affordable of all Compliance Certification Board accredited programs.
- Tuition: $930/credit (total of 11 credits)
- No registration, application, or matriculation fees
Students are not guaranteed the tuition and fee rates for more than one year. Mitchell Hamline reserves the right to cancel any course that does not meet minimum enrollment requirements.
If you are a non-degree student seeking enrollment in the Health Care Compliance Certificate, you are not eligible to receive federal financial aid. Do not complete the FAFSA. Check the list below for alternative financial aid options.
- Outside Scholarships
- Law School Scholarships
- Minnesota Dislocated Worker Program
- Alternative Loans
- Tax Benefits for Education
- Employer and Union Tuition Coverage: Many employers and unions have funds available to support worker education and skills upgrades. We can provide the necessary documentation to help you take advantage of these programs through your employer or union.
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Alumni Testimonial
This certificate program is designed specifically to help students obtain their CHC credential and prepare them for the CHC exam. A recent program graduate had this to share:
“As a non-attorney working in the healthcare compliance world, I cannot recommend the Health Care Compliance Certificate for Working Professionals highly enough! Although there are shorter and cheaper programs out there, I found the investment of time and money fully worth it. I loved learning side-by-side with others in my role as well as with future compliance attorneys. My outcomes include greater confidence in my role at my agency; improved effectiveness and efficiency in working with our agency compliance counsel; and passing my Certification in Health Care Compliance!”Joan Tronson, MA, SHRM-SCP, CHC
Compliance Director, Alluma Inc.
MHSL HCCC Certificate Program, August 2022
The next cohort of students will begin on January 14th, 2024 with the spring term. Applications are due no later than Monday, December 4th, 2023.
Apply NowQuestions?
Please contact Andrea.Nadeau@mitchellhamline.edu, Program Administrator, Health Law Institute.