13 Mar Public Health Law & Ethics Public Health Law & Ethics Friday, March 13, 2026 (12:00 AM) to Friday, July 31, 2026 (11:59 PM) 4 PDCs Provider: Creighton University Course Name: Public Health Law & Ethics Speaker: Heather Swadley, JD, PhD Program Type: Videoconferences, webcasts, audiocasts, podcasts, eBooks, self-directed E-Learning Registration URL: https://lifelong.creighton.edu/browse/all-courses/law/healthlaw/courses/hlrd-public-health-law-ethics Email Details Identify and evaluate multiple, systemic causes of public health problems Define the factors that go into incentivizing and providing quality healthcare to patients Analyze medical practices for compliance with non-discrimination provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Describe relevant laws and articulate how policies shape professional pathways in medicine Understand the concepts and values underlying research ethics and bioethics in clinical practice Develop ethical positions on critical issues in bioethics, practice and research Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocation Public health professionals work within complex systems shaped by medicine, regulation, policy and deeply rooted social factors. Whether responding to crises, supporting community programs or evaluating healthcare practices, leaders must understand how laws and ethical frameworks guide decision‑making and promote equitable care. This course examines the systemic causes of public health challenges, the factors that drive high‑quality and equitable care and key policies such as medical licensing and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It also introduces foundational concepts in research ethics and bioethics to help you articulate and defend ethical positions in clinical and research settings. You’ll gain the confidence to navigate the legal and ethical dimensions of public health, practice and policy.