80 Hour Course
This course is recommended for Attorneys and Insurance Professionals. The coursework is undergraduate college level so you should have at least a high school diploma or GED to apply. This course is recommended for law professionals seeking CE credit or preparation for licensure.
The curriculum includes:
- 40 hours of instruction related to patient care and medical care
- 16 hours of instruction related to personal and social care
- 24 hours of instruction related to medical terminology
For official information on qualification requirements for becoming a licensed health care risk manager contact the Licensure Section, Health Care Risk Management Unit, Florida Agency for Health Care Administration at (850) 487-2717.
Tuition: $950.00 New Fall Price $750.00
The required textbook for this course is:
- Risk Management in Health Care Institutions, 2nd Edition: A Strategic Approach
ISBN: 0763723142 (Currently available through Amazon.com for around $55.90)
You can find copies of this book new and used by searching through this website with the ISBN number: http://www.bookfinder4u.com/ or from www.Amazon.com.
Course Extension
If a participant does not complete the course within the allowed 1 year time frame, the course will expire and the participant will no longer have access to the course. Based on individual circumstances participants can request an extension on a monthly basis and will be charged an administrative fee of $250 per month.
Voluntary Suspension Policy
Participants may request a one-time voluntary suspension whereby the participant will be removed for the course for a specific period of time (not to exceed 6 months) and will be readmitted to the program (for an administrative fee of $250) in order to complete the remainder of their 6 month enrollment.
Withdraw Policy
A tuition refund will be granted after written request for withdrawal from a course within 30 days of enrollment. This request must be in writing, and may be sent by fax, email, or U.S. mail. All requests will receive written responses. Refunds will be the amount of tuition, less a $50.00 processing charge. Allow four to six weeks for refund checks. No refunds are granted after 30 days.
If you are existing participant and would like to request any of the options listed above please send an e-mail to hcrm@dce.ufl.edu.
How long do I have to complete a course?
For the 80hr course you have 1 year from the day you receive your login instructions to complete the course.
Note: This course has been approved by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Pursuant to 59A-10 as an approved Educational Program for those seeking to become Licensed Health Care Risk Managers in Florida. For specific questions on licensure eligibility please visit the AHCA website Florida Agency for Health Care Administration website or contact AHCA at 850-487-2717.