HIMT 1200 Syllabus

Subject Code

HIMT

Course Number

1200

Course Title

Legal Aspects of Healthcare

Prerequisites

Program admission

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered every semester

Credit Hours

(2-2-3)

Course Description

This course focuses on the study of legal principles applicable to health information, patient care, and health records. Topics include the American Legal System, courts and legal procedures, principles of liability, patient record requirements, access to health information, confidentiality and informed consent, the judicial process of health information, specialized patient records, risk management and quality assurance, HIV information, and the electronic health record. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.

Course Outcomes