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Health Law and Ethics

Course Course Title Class Lab/ Shop Clinical/ Co-op Credit
HIT 112 Health Law and Ethics 3 0 0 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Effective Term: Fall 2021

This course covers the study of the judicial, legislative, and regulatory standards applicable to health care and health information processes. Topics include legal terminology, Confidentiality, privacy, security, access and disclosure of health information, ethical implications, data stewardship, and the integrity of the legal health record. Upon Completion, students should be able to apply policies, procedures and ethical standards in compliance with external forces. This course is restricted to Health Information Technology students.

2021 - New Course (S25701)

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