Professional Certificate in Health Law

(PCHealthLaw)

The Community Health Institute Certificate in Health Law is intended to be more focused than other short courses on health and medical law knowledge for leaders and managers in aged care, disability, mental health and other healthcare settings.

Unlike the type of law courses you encounter at universities, this short course is built entirely on case studies to enhance your learning experience. It is practically relevant from the first moment you open each module. We have designed the material so it flows in a logical manner, is accessible and less complicated to understand, without ‘dumbing it down’. It is important that graduates of this course in particular have a solid understanding of why certain laws exist, how they operate, and what this means in terms of leading a healthcare organisation.

By the end, you’ll know how to identify compliance gaps, respond to audits with confidence, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. It’s about making sure good care happens every day, and being proud of the systems that make it possible. This course is directly relevant to these areas of practice:

  • Disability / NDIS

  • Aged Care

  • Mental Health

  • Allied Health

  • Advocacy Practice

  • Other health and community services organisations, including Specialist and General Practice medical clinic managers.

Professional Certificate in Health Law (PCHL)

  • 12 weeks.

  • You do not need to purchase any additional learning materials - everything including readings are provided.

    6 comprehensive learning modules on specific compliance and governance topics relevant to your work.

    Structured, easy-to-follow case-based assessments that you’ll complete independently.

    Multiple opportunities to receive detailed feedback on progress.

    Weekly virtual ‘open door’ with a Teaching Fellow where you can ask any questions about the program materials or your assessments.

    All students receive 12 months’ access to any Calder Reid webinars at no cost (expires 12 months after date of enrolment).

  • Delivered 100% online.

    Language: English.

  • Anytime, year round.

  • Minimum 18 years of age.

    Competent English speaking and writing communication skills.

  • This program is fully inclusive. In 2026, the total fee is $770 (GST inclusive).

    Fees must be paid prior to commencement.

 

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In this short course, you may learn about:

  • Introduction to the role of law in Australian healthcare and care services

  • Understanding key legal frameworks affecting NDIS, aged care, and healthcare providers

  • Legal responsibilities of providers, directors, and managers

  • Duty of care and negligence in care settings

  • Informed consent and decision-making capacity

  • Privacy law and handling personal and health information

  • Restrictive practices and legal authorisation requirements

  • Incident response from a legal perspective: reporting, documentation, and risk exposure

  • Managing complaints, disputes, and legal escalation pathways

  • Employment law fundamentals in care settings (including workforce obligations and risk)

  • Record keeping and documentation as legal protection

  • Responding to regulator engagement and investigations

  • Understanding legal risk in everyday operational decisions

  • When to seek legal advice and how to work effectively with lawyers

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