Module 1: What Is a Compliance Program?
Introduces the concept of a healthcare/pharma compliance program, its purpose, and the idea of a culture of compliance.
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30m
Compliance Program Foundations
This course introduces healthcare and pharmaceutical staff to the core elements of an effective compliance program and their role in maintaining a culture of compliance.
What this course covers
- The purpose and structure of a healthcare/pharma compliance program.
- Code of conduct and organizational values.
- Core program elements (policies, training, monitoring, investigations, discipline, improvement).
- Ethics and professional conduct expectations.
- Reporting mechanisms, investigations, and non-retaliation.
- How compliance intersects with HIPAA, OSHA, FWA, and other requirements.
Modules
Module 2: Elements of an Effective Compliance Program
Reviews common elements of strong compliance programs (policies, training, monitoring, investigations, discipline, and improvement), using frameworks like the OIG’s recommended seven elements.[cite:216]
Module 3: Code of Conduct and Organizational Values
Explores the organization’s code of conduct, ethical principles, and how values should influence daily decisions and interactions.
Module 4: Ethics and Professional Conduct in Practice
Focuses on ethics in practical scenarios: conflicts of interest, inappropriate gifts, fairness in treatment, and accurate communication/documentation.
Module 5: Reporting Concerns and Non-Retaliation
Explains how staff can report compliance concerns (hotlines, managers, anonymous reporting) and the importance of non-retaliation protections.[cite:211][cite:216]
Module 6: Investigations, Corrective Actions, and Discipline
Provides a high-level view of how investigations are conducted, how corrective actions are implemented, and how discipline supports fair, consistent enforcement.
Module 7: Integrating Topic-Specific Compliance (HIPAA, OSHA, FWA)
Shows how topic-specific modules (HIPAA, OSHA, FWA, billing compliance) are part of the overall compliance program rather than siloed requirements.
Module 8: Building and Sustaining a Culture of Compliance
Synthesizes course concepts into practical behaviors and team practices that sustain a culture of compliance over time.
Course features
SCORM 1.2 or 2004
Audio Narration
Captions
Transcript
Knowledge Checks
Locked Navigation
Post-Assessment
Certificate
Frequently asked questions
Who should take Compliance Program Foundations?
This course introduces healthcare and pharmaceutical staff to the core elements of an effective compliance program and their role in maintaining a culture of compliance.
How long does the course take?
About 30 minutes, delivered across 8 modules with knowledge checks.
What does the course cover?
The purpose and structure of a healthcare/pharma compliance program; Code of conduct and organizational values; Core program elements (policies, training, monitoring, investigations, discipline, improvement); Ethics and professional conduct expectations; Reporting mechanisms, investigations, and non-retaliation; How compliance intersects with HIPAA, OSHA, FWA, and other requirements.
Do learners receive a certificate?
Yes. The course issues a certificate on completion. It ships SCORM 1.2 or 2004 with audio narration, captions, transcript, and runs on the Provisant learning platform.
How much does it cost?
$5 per user per course per year. Annual billing saves 20%. Any course in the catalog can be added to a plan.