Certificate
Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership
Passionate about developing long-term solutions to the healthcare challenges we face today? Learn the skills needed to shape, interpret, implement, and evaluate healthcare policies and regulations. Explore how to improve patient safety and create policies that impact the overall quality of healthcare. You’ll learn about healthcare systems, legislative procedures, and quality improvement as they relate to evolving healthcare policy.
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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible online format.
At a Glance
Classes Next Begin
March 31
Term Length
10 Weeks
4 Course Certificate
Tuition
$13,344
6 Course Certificate
Tuition
$20,016
Format
Evening or Online
Admission Details
Free Application. No GRE or GMAT
How Long to Finish
As quickly as 6 months. Access a sample schedule
How Long to Finish
As quickly as 9 months. Access a sample schedule
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Emily vonSchondorf
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Free Application
University College is committed to educational access, and given the difficult circumstances currently impacting millions of people, we are waiving application fees.
Featured Instructors
Skills You’ll Learn
Navigate the legislative process
Create effective and lasting healthcare public policy
Curriculum
Specialized Graduate Certificate in Advanced Study in Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership requires completion of 16 credit hours (4 courses).
| 4 Concentration Courses |
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Study in Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership requires completion of 24 credit hours (6 courses).
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4
Concentration Courses
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2
Elective Courses
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Advisory Board
Robert Casanova
Performance Improvement Consultant
Holly Davis
Director of Medical Staff Services, Saint Joseph Hospital
John Dicola
Former Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, Catholic Health Initiatives
Chris Hadley
Founder & President, Denver Medical Study Group
Evon Holladay
Former Vice President, Enterprise Intelligence
Edmond Toy
Director, Colorado Health Institute
Marion Jenkins
Partner and Co-founder of HealthSpaces
Mark Levine
Clinical Professor, the University of Colorado School of Medicine
Bruce Johnson
Shareholder, Polsinelli
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
HIMSS Organizational Affiliates
The HIMSS Academic Organizational Affiliate program shares industry knowledge and educates our students on critical issues in health information and technology by offering complimentary student memberships to HIMSS and other key benefits.
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Curriculum Alignment
To ensure our programs meet industry needs, the curriculum is closely aligned with national organizations such as the American College of Healthcare Executives and Medical Group Management Association, as well as local organizations such as the Denver Medical Study Group.
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