Next Application Date
Apply by August 6 to Start Fall Term
Credits
15
Pacing
Part-Time
Format
Online
Type of Program
Graduate Certificate
Advance Your Expertise in Health Care Compliance
Demand for skilled compliance professionals in health care continues to rise as laws, regulations, and industry standards grow more complex. Pitt Law’s Online Graduate Certificate in Health Care Compliance is designed to help you meet that demand and advance your career. This fully online, accelerated program can be completed in just 10 months of coursework over a 12-month period, making it ideal for working professionals who need flexibility without sacrificing rigor. You will study the laws that shape health care compliance, explore best practices, and examine current issues withe expert law school faculty, former federal regulators, and industry leaders. Courses help you develop the skills to identify compliance issues, guide organizational change and foster an ethical culture. The program is designed for attorneys, compliance officers, health care professionals, administrators and those seeking a career change into compliance. Delivered asynchronously, the curriculum allows you to complete weekly modules on your own schedule while engaging with peers across industries and locations. Graduates leave prepared to take on strategic, high-impact compliance roles in a rapidly evolving health care landscape.
Eligibility
Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
On-Campus
Experience
No on-campus attendance required.
Licensure
Pathways
This certificate not only builds practical skills in health care compliance but also positions you for professional certification. The program content is best aligned to prepare you for the Certified in Health Care Compliance (CHC) exam. In addition, successful completion qualifies you to sit for several other nationally recognized exams, including; Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC) Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional International (CCEP-I) This certificate program is accredited by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB) allowing you to sit for the above exam certifications.
Accreditation
This certificate program is accredited by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB).
Important Application Dates
The Health Care Compliance has two application cycles per year. You can start the program fall (August) or spring (January) term.
Application deadline
August 6
Class start
Multiple
What to Expect in Your Classes
This program offers 5 total courses, totaling 15 credits. All coursework is delivered in 100% online format, giving you the flexibility to study from anywhere. Classes run for 8 weeks, allowing you to complete the program in as little as 10 months of coursework. Students will study part-time.
- Total Courses 5
- Credit Hours 15 Credits
- Format Online
- Class Lengths 8 weeks
- Time to Completion As little as 10 months
- Pace Options Part-Time
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The Health Care Compliance current tuition rates are listed for in-state and out-of-state students. To support students in financing their education, the University of Pittsburgh offers a range of financial aid options and payment plans, making it easier to manage tuition costs while completing your studies.
2026-27 tuition rates are pending approval by the Board of Trustees, expected in July 2026.
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