Earn Your Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Compliance Online

Since its establishment in 2009, Kent State University’s College of Public Health (CPH) has consistently led with innovative and high-quality online education. Continuing its drive to pioneer new pathways in health education, Kent State proudly offers the online Healthcare Compliance Certificate program.

Designed for public health professionals aiming to excel in a crucial new area of healthcare management, this program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to devise, manage and evaluate compliance frameworks in various healthcare settings. While most healthcare regulatory compliance certification education is offered by law schools, Kent State College of Public Health's groundbreaking online program provides a unique perspective on this important specialization.

The certificate is available as a standalone credential or as part of the Master of Public Health degree with a specialization in Health Policy and Management. The flexible program’s asynchronous course delivery helps working professionals maintain their other commitments and responsibilities while pursuing their professional education goals.

Kent State University is proud to be accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and recognized for outstanding service to the extended military community, and all students, with the Military Friendly Silver Designation.

Kent State University's online healthcare compliance training courses outshine other online programs in quality, flexibility and value. The Kent State program uniquely positions you for career impact in as few as three semesters while imparting the essential knowledge and skills for navigating the complex healthcare regulatory environment. All course content is available on your schedule, and the total tuition for the certificate program is under $11,000.

Earn Kent State's 15-credit hour healthcare compliance certificate online to elevate your professional stature and make a tangible impact on healthcare quality and ethics. This program prepares you to adeptly navigate the intricate landscape of healthcare regulations through a comprehensive exploration of healthcare law and regulation, privacy and security, and healthcare compliance practices.

Master the critical skills necessary to design, implement and assess effective compliance programs, contributing to the integrity and efficiency of healthcare systems. Your expertise will directly support organizational adherence to laws and regulations, safeguarding patients and healthcare providers alike by ensuring ethical practices within the healthcare sector. By completing this healthcare industry compliance certificate, you become an indispensable asset to organizations across the growing healthcare sector.

Kent State’s Healthcare Compliance Certificate program offers the option of combining a practicum with your online coursework to help you stand out with real-world compliance experience. If you elect to include a practicum in your coursework, a dedicated practicum coordinator will help you arrange a placement in your community to translate your learning into real-world impact.

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Deepen your healthcare expertise and enhance your resume with the Kent State online Master of Public Health (MPH) program. Designed for working professionals with a passion for advancing healthcare, this rigorous and respected 46-credit-hour program also offers asynchronous coursework, enabling you to seamlessly manage your coursework and other commitments.

Use your healthcare compliance knowledge immediately in the workplace and apply your credits directly to your Master of Public Health with a Health Policy and Management specialization. With this innovative program design, you can earn two high-quality credentials for the same price, solidifying your expertise and positioning you for leadership roles in the evolving healthcare landscape.

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Move toward mastery of the crucial field of healthcare compliance with Kent State's online healthcare compliance training courses. This graduate program is tailor-made to fuel your career with focused expertise:

Decoding healthcare laws and regulations: Arm yourself with knowledge to skillfully navigate the legal maze of one of the most regulated sectors in the U.S.

Championing privacy and security: Learn the ins and outs of safeguarding patient health information, grounded in the core principles of the HIPAA and HITECH Acts.

Specialized proficiency: Forge your own path by choosing an elective that expands your understanding of the U.S. healthcare system or offers practical experience in a local healthcare setting.

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Your Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Compliance will help you provide valuable service to healthcare organizations, their patients and stakeholders. Leading organizations in these areas will welcome your expertise.

• Hospitals
• Health systems
• Medical groups/physician practices
• Long-term/palliative/eldercare organizations
• Behavioral health organizations
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Consulting firms

*Tuition and costs effective as of February 5, 2024. Tuition rates are not inclusive of textbooks and fees. Tuition and costs are subject to change and should be confirmed on the University’s official tuition listing at onlinedegrees.kent.edu/tuition-costs#cert.

An additional distance learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour. Kent State University recognizes that pursuing graduate education is a significant financial outlay. Your admissions outreach advisor can answer your questions on program costs, discuss how a Kent State degree compares to others and connect you with additional information resources.

Please contact an admissions outreach advisor for more information on tuition and fees either by email at onlinedegrees@kent.edu or toll-free at +1 844‑234‑4073.

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The 15-credit-hour online Healthcare Compliance graduate certificate comprises five courses, and you have the option of choosing between an online course and an on-site practicum as one of them. Focusing on one course at a time, you can complete two 7-week courses each semester while keeping up your other commitments. If you choose to include the practicum, a dedicated coordinator will help you find a local placement where you can translate your learning into real-world practice.

• 6 annual start dates
• No GRE requirement
• Asynchronous courses and a powerful, user-friendly learning management system
• 5 focused 7-week courses, including an optional practicum in your community
• Includes 1-year HCCA membership, with discounted exam fees and a free CHC certification test preparation guide

Because the courses in Kent State’s healthcare industry compliance certification program are focused and fast-paced, you can earn your graduate certificate in as little as few semesters. Let Kent State help you achieve your professional public health goals.

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• Completed online application
• Bachelor’s degree, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), from an accredited university
• Application fee: $15
• Official transcripts
• Resume/CV
• Goal statement
• There are no requirements for the GRE, or recommendation letter

International students must provide proof of English language proficiency with an acceptable score on one of the following tests.

There are a limited number of specific exceptions to this requirement. Contact an admissions outreach advisor for more information.

Admissions outreach advisors are available to answer your questions regarding admissions requirements for the program. If you have questions, please email us at onlinedegrees@kent.edu or call us toll-free at +1 844-234-4073.