Take Your Place in the Booming Healthcare Field

The healthcare and social assistance sector is expected to outpace all other sectors through the decade's end. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projections show this sector will create 45% of new U.S. jobs through 2032.1

Healthcare Compliance Careers Stand Out in an Expanding Industry

As increased governmental oversight reshapes healthcare, the landscape for compliance professionals is rife with opportunity. Grounded in the United States Sentencing Commission Guidelines, this growing field demands experts who can apply federal, state, and local regulations to the rapidly changing healthcare landscape. Demand is booming, with healthcare management roles forecast to grow 28% through 2032.2

Fuel Your Career with Focused Healthcare Compliance Expertise

Boost organizational compliance and your career trajectory with Kent State’s Online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Compliance. Master key regulations to confidently navigate operational complexities and lead in this rapidly expanding healthcare administration specialty—all in as few as three semesters. The convenient and affordable online healthcare compliance program can help you prepare for such roles as these:

    The convenient and affordable online healthcare compliance program can help you prepare for such roles as these:
    • Healthcare Privacy Analyst3
    • Health Privacy Specialist4
    • Compliance Specialist5
    • Compliance Auditor6
    • Compliance Program Manager7
    • Privacy Officer8
    • Director of Compliance9

    The Support You Need to Succeed

    Kent State's online healthcare compliance certificate program prepares you with the skills to devise, manage and evaluate compliance frameworks in various healthcare settings. Coursework in healthcare law and regulation, privacy and security, and healthcare compliance practices helps you adeptly navigate healthcare regulations.

    CCB Compliance Certification Board

    Prepare for the Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)® Exam

    Designed by top compliance experts and taught by faculty with compliance certifications, this program is accredited by the prestigious Compliance Certification Board (CCB)® starting August 1, 2024. It also includes a one-year Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) membership, discounted exam fees and a free copy of the Complete Healthcare Compliance Manual.

    Students who successfully complete the 100% online certificate, while meeting all CCB criteria, can apply to take the CCB’s healthcare examinations, including:

    • Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)® 
    • Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC)® 
    • Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC)®

    Real Skills, Real Impact

    Beyond preparing for certification, you can gain tangible healthcare compliance experience through the optional applied practice experience course. With flexible online coursework and dedicated support for coordinating placements, this program ensures you’re both knowledgeable and experienced, ready to advance within the healthcare industry.

    Learn more about the program

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    Chart Your Healthcare Compliance Career Path Across the Industry

    The skills you gain in Kent State’s online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Compliance will open career doors across the health services industry. You will find numerous options for professional growth and satisfaction. Employers, including these, need trained healthcare compliance professionals:

    • Hospitals
    • Health systems
    • Medical groups/physician practices
    • Long-term/palliative/eldercare organizations
    • Behavioral health organizations
    • Pharmaceutical companies
    • Consulting firms
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    Leading Organizations Value Your Compliance Expertise

    Some top organizations that hire professionals with healthcare compliance expertise include:

    • Johnson & Johnson10
    • Kaiser Permanente11
    • Amazon Health Services3
    • ScionHealth12

    Start Making an Impact in Healthcare

    To submit a successful application, follow the steps in the application checklist.

    Gain Career Traction

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    An Immersive Curriculum

    Designed for busy working professionals and students seeking to expand their career options.

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