Awarded by
Monash University
Qualification
Course unit 
Study Mode
Online
Payment Options
Upfront payment
Duration
6 weeks
Start Date
August 2019
Course Unit A course unit is a single subject offered as part of a program of study, but can be completed individually. You may receive Recognition of Prior Learning for studying this unit.
Are you a health management professional seeking a more thorough understanding of how the law impacts health services? If so, this single-unit Introduction to Health Law Principles course from Monash Online is for you.
This fully online course examines legal principles that relate to and impact healthcare. Over six weeks, you'll become conversant in key areas of healthcare law, including; negligence, consent, privacy, clinical research, abortion, euthanasia, mental health, infectious diseases, complaints, ethics and human rights.
This unit will help you boost your career and round out your role as a well-informed, ethical health management professional. It can also be used as credit towards a major program of study.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
This is a single-unit course and may be used toward credit for future studies in health.
Monash University offers its students a unique learning opportunity with their 100% online courses. Receive a premier experience with their personalised and interactive online courses in health, psychology and technology. Monash University is recognised for its excellence when in research, teaching, learning and graduate outcomes. Undertake an online course and receive full access to instructors, fellow students, and dedicated tools including discussion forums and live video chat. With over 280,000 graduates and a ranking in the top 1% of the world’s universities (Times Higher Education Learning 2018) and in the top 60 worldwide according to the 2019 QS World University Rankings, Monash University is widely recognised and renowned as innovators of education.
As a student of Monash Online, you’ll be able to access their study planner tool, which will aid you with your time management and act as your personalised study timetable.
Their simple to navigate online courses makes online learning as seamless as possible, plus you'll have a personal Student Success Advisor to guide you throughout your learning journey.
Exchange ideas, receive feedback and generate opportunities by connecting with instructors and peers in real time.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of how common law principles and statutes affect the delivery of healthcare services.
Successful completion of this unit can be used as credit toward a full qualification.*
*Subject to course entry requirements
The fee for this course unit in health is $3,737.50
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