Training Structure
School of Law and Political Science
Overview
Law and Health.
Objectives
Objectives (educational, scientific, professional):
The University Diploma (DU) in Law and Health is designed for students from diverse backgrounds: law, medicine, pharmacy, and psychology students, as well as professionals interested in health law (healthcare professionals, healthcare facility executives, and legal professionals). The certificate program is designed to provide the fundamentals of health law. The goal is to acquire the essential knowledge needed to understand medical law.
The certificate program offers an introductory specialization in the field of health law.
Program
Courses:
Course - Introduction to Health Law (20 hours)
- Module 1 - Institutional Organization of Health Care in France
- Module 2 - Fundamental Principles of Health Law
- Module 3 - Professional Ethics
Course - Patient Status (20 hours)
- Module 1 - Patients' Rights
- Module 2 - Law Governing Persons Lacking Legal Capacity
- Module 3 - Bioethics: Fundamental Principles and Institutional Framework
Course - Liability Law (60 hours)
- Module 1 - Civil Liability
- Module 2 - Criminal Liability
- Module 3 - Hospital Liability and Professional Liability
Course - Medical Expertise (20 hours)
Course - Law and Expertise (20 hours)
The courses are supplemented by discussions of current issues in health law.
The number of hours is provided for informational purposes only.
Admission
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements by level:
- Hold a high school diploma
- Be a professional with an interest in health law (equivalency)
And then
Continuing Your Education Abroad
No.