Health Law

Helserett Certificate Program

This is a continuing education program. It focuses on legal rules within key areas of health law. The program is for people working in health and care services. It provides basic knowledge of these legal rules.

Program Details

The program is called Helserett. It is offered by the University of Inland Norway in Lillehammer. It is a certificate/diploma program. The duration is 1 year. It awards 30 study credits. Instruction is in Norwegian (NO).

What You Will Study

The program covers administration and legal methods. It also covers health personnel law. Students will learn about patient and user rights. The study includes perspectives from administration, practitioners, and patients. It aims to provide knowledge of responsibilities, rights, and duties for those in the health sector.

Admission and Schedule

The program starts in September. The application deadline is April 15, 2026. It is a part-time, campus-based program. There are four physical teaching sessions in Lillehammer. These sessions are recommended but not mandatory. Applicants need a bachelor's degree with 80 credits in health or social sciences. Individual assessments are made for other relevant education.

The University of Inland Norway is located in Norway. It offers flexible education across six campuses. These campuses are Blæstad, Elverum, Evenstad, Hamar, Lillehammer, and Rena. The university also offers teaching in Kongsvinger and Tynset. It provides bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. Shorter courses and year-long studies are also available. The university has a total of 15,257 students.

Research at the university is closely linked to its education programs. This ensures education is research-based. The university contributes new knowledge to important societal areas. It has a practical research profile. This supports knowledge-based working life and innovation. The university collaborates nationally and internationally. It offers English-language programs to attract international students. Many students also study abroad.

The University of Inland Norway is a key competence institution in its region. It actively collaborates with employers and society in Innlandet. The university is re-certified as a Miljøfyrtårn. This applies to the institution and all its study locations. It is known for hosting a prestigious research conference in leadership and business economics.