Program Overview

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Introduction to the Health Care Compliance and Regulations Program

The Bachelor of Science program in Health Care Compliance and Regulations is an undergraduate degree program dedicated to the training of compliance professionals. It is the first undergraduate degree program to be accredited by the Compliance Certification Board.

Program Description

This program is ideal for anyone interested in the ethical, regulatory, and business sides of the health care industry. Program highlights include:

• Data privacy and security
• Industry standards for accreditation and auditing
• Monitoring and auditing
• Revenue cycles, including current billing and coding procedures
• Risk assessment
• Seven elements of an effective compliance program
• State and federal compliance laws and regulations

At a Glance

• College/school: Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
• Location: Downtown Phoenix or Online
• Second language requirement: No
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
• First required math course: Any math course that meets the MATH designation
• Math intensity: General

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Health Care Compliance and Regulations program includes a comprehensive range of courses designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the field.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

A current student has no additional requirements for changing majors.

Attend Online

The program is offered in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Transfer Options

Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include:

• Differentiate the Seven Essential Elements of an Effective Compliance Program overseen by the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
• Examine health care and medical credentialing in relation to the scope of practice.
• Justify the ethical and legal reasons health care organizations may need a compliance program.
• Apply individual selected compliance plan elements to develop a corrective action plan to prevent causes of non-conformities.

Global Opportunities

Students gain valuable experience when studying abroad, which enhances their resumes. With more than 300 Global Education programs available, students can tailor their experience to their interests and skill sets.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may be employed as:

• Compliance analysts or specialists
• Compliance leads or trainers for health care operations
• Health care regulatory affairs analysts or specialists
• HIPAA privacy compliance analysts or specialists
• Internal auditors, claims auditors, or audit response leads
• Medicare and Medicaid compliance analysts or specialists
• Special investigation unit analysts or specialists
• Patient safety survey specialists
• Regulatory compliance specialists

Professional Licensure

ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state.