Program Directors
Daniel Girlando
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Trevor Hall
Vice President, Healthcare Safety and Risk Management, HIROC
Eligible for
Every day, healthcare providers encounter and grapple with an array of legal and regulatory challenges.
The ability to recognize these and have the requisite skills to effectively and competently deal with these, has never been more important. Missteps can have costly implications for all, including your professional reputation.
Now in its 14th year, the Osgoode Certificate in Health Law was developed for healthcare professionals and those who advise them. Over five comprehensive, practical one-day modules, which include lectures, case studies, small group discussions, live simulations and demonstrations, you will learn what you need to know about contemporary issues in health law from a diverse faculty of lawyers, health care professionals, patients’ rights advocates, ethicists, risk managers, and insurance industry experts.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
The role of the legal system in healthcare delivery
Privacy law, circle of care and best practices for maintaining security
Legal issues raised by COVID-19
Assessing and documenting capacity and consent
Care and risk in community healthcare
The role of AI and big data in healthcare
Medical malpractice claims and institutional liability
Healthcare challenges for BIPOC communities
Medical assistance in dying; lessons learned and best practices
Who Should Attend
Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners and other licensed medical professionals
Representatives from hospitals, psychiatric facilities, long-term care facilities, LHIN’s and community service provider agencies
Healthcare risk managers
Privacy offiers, security officers and compliance officers for healthcare institutions
Patient representatives
Ethicists
In-house counsel to health care institutions
Health law practitioners
Government and public policy advisors
John Morala
Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation, Legal Counsel
“Overall the course was fantastic. From the perspective of in-house corporate counsel, it was very useful in helping fill some of the knowledge gaps that one may have upon transitioning to a health care setting. ”
Faculty
Program Directors
Daniel Girlando
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Trevor Hall
Vice President, Healthcare Safety and Risk Management, HIROC
Advisory Board
Dr. David A. Cameron, MD, LLB, CCFP
Regional Supervising Coroner, Office of the Chief Coroner
Kate Dewhirst
Kate Dewhirst Health Law
Professor Joan M. Gilmour
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Cathy Szabo
President & CEO, Providence Care
Kristin L. Taylor
VP legal Services and General Counsel, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Instructors
Program Modules
Duane Boychuk
Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program, Director, Labratory Operations
“The online experience is quite good! The presentations hold your attention.”
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$3,495 + TAX
Time
Printable Registration Form
If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.
“Is financial assistance or funding available?”
As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:
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Certificate Requirements
You will receive an Osgoode Certificate upon completion of this program as follows:
Attend Modules 1 – 5 (live or via recorded archive); and
Complete and pass the online post-program multiple-choice assessment.
CPD and Accreditation
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
Substantive | 28h |
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Professionalism | 3h |
EDI | 3h 10m |
Total | 34h 10m |
LAWPRO Risk Management Credit | Yes |
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CCHL MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION | Attendance at this program entitles certified Canadian College of Health Leaders members (CHE/Fellow) to 10 Category II credits towards their maintenance of certification requirement. |
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Are you reporting hours from a previous date?
View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.
Deeper Learning Opportunities
LLMs
Are you a law graduate or an executive/senior professional with at least 5 years of specialized experience? Consider a full-time or part-time LLM degree.
Single Course Enrollment
Do you have an LLB/JD? Consider taking a single LLM course for deeper learning in a specific area of practice – all credits will apply towards a Professional LLM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Client and Technical Support
Have questions? Get advice in person, by email or over the phone.
Program content questions
Myrsini Zacharakis, Program Lawyer
mzacharakis@osgoode.yorku.ca
Registration questions
Technical support
Online Technical Requirements
To ensure you do not encounter any issues that will impact or limit your learning experience, please review the following information.