Health Care Compliance Certificate

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1 Health Care Compliance Certificate The Health Care Compliance Certificate provides the unique skills needed to guide a health care organization through the complex maze of government laws and regulations. Curriculum The curriculum provides a thorough examination of governing laws and regulations, introduces you to industry leaders, and focuses on hands-on learning and interactive simulations. JD-Track Courses: Health Care Compliance Institute Health Law Organization and Finance Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigating, and Reporting Governance and Ethics in Health Care Compliance Health Law: Quality of Care and Liability - OR - HIPAA Privacy Many program faculty are industry professionals who are guiding their organizations through a variety of complex compliance issues. Certification: A Competitive Advantage Certification sets you apart in a rapidly developing profession. With Hamline s Health Care Compliance Certificate, you are eligible to sit for the Certified in Healthcare Compliance Exam (CHC Exam) and earn the nationally-recognized CHC behind your name. Learn More & Apply Learn more about the Health Care Compliance Certificate and apply at law.hamline.edu/healthlaw. The Health Law Institute is one of only six institutions accredited by the Compliance Certification Board. It is also a recipient of the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics International Compliance and Ethics Award.

2 Health Care Compliance Certificate Program APPLICATION Section A: Admission Requirements Applicants for admission to the Health Care Compliance Certificate Program at Hamline University School of Law s Health Law Institute must have earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education, with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 may still be considered and admitted based on other admission criteria, including professional experience, graduate coursework, and a personal interview conducted by the Program Director. All applicants must be currently enrolled in a relevant graduate program and/or have relevant experience. Section B: Applicant Type Please select one: I am a JD-seeking student and plan to pursue the JD Track. I am a graduate student and plan to pursue the Online Professional/Non-JD Track. I am a professional (non-student) and plan to pursue the Online Professional/Non-JD Track. See Appendix A for Track descriptions. Are you a current Hamline University School of Law student? Yes - please proceed to Section C No - please proceed to Section D Section C: Hamline University School of Law Applicant Personal Information Last Name First Name Middle Initial Hamline ID Address Phone Anticipated Graduation Date Mailing Address City, State, Zip Personal Statement Please submit a 1-2 page typewritten personal statement detailing why you have chosen the Health Law Institute s Health Care Compliance Certificate Program, how the Program will help you meet your career goals, and which areas or concentrations are of interest to you and why. Employment Experience Please submit a current resume that includes a chronological list of your employers, positions held, and job responsibilities.

3 Please proceed to Section E Section D: Non-Hamline University School of Law Applicant Personal Information Last Name First Name Middle Initial Social Security Number (optional)/hamline ID Address Preferred Phone Anticipated Completion Date Mailing Address City, State, Zip Date of Birth: Gender: Male Female Choose not to answer Emergency Contact Information Emergency Contact Name Relationship Phone Address City, State, Zip Consortium Are you planning to take Certificate courses under a Consortium agreement? Yes No If yes, what is the name of your home school? Personal Statement Please submit a 1-2 page typewritten personal statement detailing why you have chosen the Health Law Institute s Health Care Compliance Certificate Program, how the Program will help you meet your career goals, and which areas or concentrations are of interest to you and why. Employment Experience Please submit a current resume that includes a chronological list of your employers, positions held, and job responsibilities. References Please submit three letters of recommendation from employment supervisors or professors.

4 The information requested below is optional and will assist the School of Law in meeting federal reporting requirements. Thank you for your assistance. Are you Hispanic of Latino? No, not Hispanic of Latino. Yes, Hispanic or Latino: a person of Cuban, Mexican, Chicano, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race. In addition, select one or more of the following racial categories to describe yourself: American Indian or Alaska Native: a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment. Tribal affiliation and enrollment number Asian: a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam. Black or African American: a person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: a person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands White: a person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa Citizenship status: U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident: Number Visa type (if applicable) Educational History 1. Have you attended Hamline University before (law, graduate, and/or undergrad)? Yes No 2. Please submit an official transcript from all colleges and universities. Name on transcript(s), if different from above:

5 Educational History (continued) 3. Please list all colleges and universities attended in reverse chronological order: Name of College/University Dates Attended Degree/Major Date Received/Expected Research/Publications/Honors/Relevant Memberships & Activities Name of College/University Dates Attended Degree/Major Date Received/Expected Research/Publications/Honors/Relevant Memberships & Activities Name of College/University Dates Attended Degree/Major Date Received/Expected Research/Publications/Honors/Relevant Memberships & Activities Name of College/University Dates Attended Degree/Major Date Received/Expected Research/Publications/Honors/Relevant Memberships & Activities Please use an additional sheet if necessary.

6 Section E: Supplemental Questions Please proceed to Section E Are you planning to take the CHC Exam upon completion of the Certificate? Yes No Don t know See for information about the CHC Exam. How did you hear about the Health Law Institute and/or the Health Care Compliance Certificate Program? Website Brochure Word of Mouth Other Section F: Signature Please proceed to Section F I understand that in order to earn a Health Care Compliance Certificate, I must complete all coursework within my track (JD or Online Professional/Non-JD) and maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA. I must also meet with the Program Director for an exit interview upon completion of my coursework. I certify that the information contained in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the submission of inaccurate or incomplete information may be considered sufficient cause for denial of admission or termination of my enrollment at Hamline University. Applicant Signature Date Note: In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the above information will be used only by office personnel and university officials and will not be released to third parties without your written consent. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its educational programs, employment programs, or activities. Section G: Application Submission Please proceed to Section G Online Health Care Compliance Certificate applicants must return the application form with a $150 non-refundable deposit. Make checks payable to Hamline University School of Law. Only applicants NOT accepted into the program will be refunded the deposit. Please submit all materials to: For More Information Kari McMartin, , kmcmartin02@hamline.edu Barbara Colombo, Health Care Compliance Program Director Health Law Institute Hamline University School of Law MS-D2017, 1536 Hewitt Avenue Saint Paul, MN Fax:

7 Health Care Compliance Certificate Program APPLICATION APPENDIX A: COURSE TRACKS JD Track (13-14 credits) The JD Track is designed for current JD-seeking students. In this track, the student must complete all of the following courses: Health Care Compliance Institute (3 credits) Health Law Organization and Finance (3 credits) Health Care Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigating, and Reporting (3 credits) Governance and Ethics in Health Care Compliance (2 credits) Health Law: Quality of Care and Liability (3 credits) -OR - HIPAA Privacy (2 credits) Online Professional/Non-JD Track (11 credits) The Online Professional/Non-JD Track is designed for professionals or students not currently seeking a JD degree. In this track, the student must complete all of the following courses: Health Care Compliance Institute (3 credits) Health Care Compliance Laws and Regulations (3 credits) Health Care Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigating, and Reporting (3 credits) Governance and Ethics in Health Care Compliance (2 credits)

8 How JD students can earn both Certificates General Health Law & Health Care Compliance General Health Law Certificate Health Care Compliance Certificate Quality & Liability (3 credits) Organization & Finance (3 credits) Health Care Compliance Institute (3 credits) 3 credits of electives Administrative Law (3 credits) Not required for students who began Law School pre-fall 2012 Governance & Ethics (2 credits) N/A Compliance Skills (3 credits) N/A Bioethics (2 credits) N/A Experiential Learning: Health Law Externship (3 credits) or Health Law Clinic (3 credits) Six extracurricular activities and exit interview N/A N/A N/A Most courses required by either Certificate are also required by, or can at least count toward requirements of, the other Certificate. While the chart shows the most efficient way to earn both Certificates, it is not the only way. All students are encouraged to work with their Advisor when planning their course schedule. Students earning the General Health Law Certificate who would also like to most efficiently earn the Health Care Compliance Certificate should choose a creditbearing Experiential Learning option and the Health Care Compliance Institute to fulfill their 6 required elective credits. Then, the only additional courses they must take are Governance and Ethics and Compliance Skills. In other words, a student already earning a General Health Law Certificate can earn the Health Care Compliance Certificate for only five (5) additional credits. Students earning the Health Care Compliance Certificate who would also like to most efficiently earn the General Health Law Certificate must complete a creditbearing Experiential Learning option, Bioethics, Administrative Law, and six extracurricular activities. Here are four final rules to keep in mind. First, Quality and Liability is not strictly required by the Compliance Certificate, but can be alternatively satisfied HIPAA. Second, Governance & Ethics counts as electives toward a General Health Law Certificate. Third, Administrative Law is not required for students who began Law School before Fall Fourth, Bioethics can be alternatively satisfied by Genetics or Independent Study. Last Updated: March 27, 2014

9 Health Care Compliance Certificate Program REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST In order to receive your Certificate, you must complete this form and bring it with you to an exit interview with Professor Barbara Colombo. Professor Colombo s contact information is bcolombo01@hamline.edu or Name: Please PRINT your name exactly as you would like it to be on your Certificate Hamline ID Address Preferred Phone Mailing Address City, State, Zip Please complete only one section below: Section A if you pursued the JD Track, Section B if you pursued the Professional/Non-JD Track Section A: JD Track (13-14 credits) The student must complete all of the following courses: Health Care Compliance Institute (3 credits) Health Law Organization and Finance (3 credits) Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigating, and Reporting (3 credits) Governance and Ethics in Health Care Compliance (2 credits) Health Law: Quality of Care and Liability (3 credits) -OR - HIPAA Privacy (2 credits) Section B: Professional/Non-JD Track (11 credits) The student must complete all of the following courses: Health Care Compliance Institute (3 credits) Compliance Laws and Regulations (3 credits) Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigating, and Reporting (3 credits) Governance and Ethics in Health Care Compliance (2 credits) To be completed by Registrar s Office: The student achieved a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA in the coursework noted above. Verified by: Registrar s Office representative Date Are you planning to take the CHC Exam? If no, why not? Any comments or suggestions for the Compliance Certificate Program or Health Law Institute? (please use back if needed) Exit Interview: Barbara Colombo, Director of Compliance Program (signature) Date HLI Office Use: Certificate Awarded: / / Certificate Mailed: / /

10 Certified in Healthcare Compliance Examination (CHC Exam) Summary Eligibility Students who complete the Hamline School of Law Health Care Compliance Certificate program (a CCB-accredited university) are exempt from the work experience requirement and qualify for the certification exam upon completion of the accredited program. Why should I take the exam? The rigorous standards and professional conduct required by certification will enhance your credibility as a compliance practitioner and that of the programs you develop, implement and maintain. Certification will: Enhance the credibility of the compliance practitioner. Enhance the credibility of the compliance programs staffed by these certified professionals. Assure that each certified compliance practitioner has the broad knowledge base necessary to perform the compliance function. Establish professional standards and status for compliance professionals. Facilitate compliance work for compliance practitioners in dealing with other professionals in the industry, such as physicians and attorneys. Demonstrate the hard work and dedication necessary to perform the compliance task What is on the exam? Standards, policies, and procedures Compliance program administration Screening and evaluation of employees, physicians, vendors and other agents Communication, education and training on compliance issues Monitoring, auditing, and internal reporting systems Detailed information about what is on the exam can be found in the CHC Candidate Handbook. A practice exam can also be found at Our alums recommend watching the OIG Provider Training videos at How do I apply to take the exam? You must complete and mail in the Examination Application (found in the CHC Candidate Handbook) with your exam fee if you wish to take the computer exam at an AMP location (H&R Block). A confirmation notice of eligibility should be sent to you within two weeks. Written exams will be scheduled throughout the year at various HCCA events. How much is the exam fee? Member of HCCA... $250; Nonmember... $350; Rescheduling Fee. $50 When can I take the exam? You must take the exam within one year after completing your Hamline Health Care Compliance Certificate. You can schedule an appointment Monday through Saturday at 9:00am and 1:30pm. Two hours are allotted to complete the exam. Where do I take the exam? You can take the exam via computer at more than 170 AMP locations throughout the United States or at various HCCA events. Testing centers in Minnesota are located in Blaine, Rochester, and Duluth. Certification Results and Maintenance Results for computer-based exams are immediate. If you take a paper exam you will receive your results within 4-6 weeks. Certification is valid for two years. In order to renew your Certification you must have documented 40 CCB CEU s and submit a renewal fee ($100 for HCCA members or $200 for non-members), or take the exam again. *Please review the CHC Candidate handbook for the most up-to-date information. It can be found at