Catalog Description
Overview of the fundamentals of law, U.S. legal system, consents, confidentiality, release of information, use of patient records during proceedings, and health information practice, ethics, regulatory requirements, compliance, risk management, and quality improvement. Emphasis on privacy and security rules from the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Section Notes
This class has no scheduled meetings and requires the use of Canvas. All coursework is completed on Canvas using an internet enabled device. This class is part of and is 17.5 weeks. For course details, students must check the .
Requisites
PREREQ: HCT 61 Recommended Preparation, HCT 67 and HIT 50B
Learning Outcomes