2019-2020 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 27, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog and Student Handbook [Archived Catalog]

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HIMT 1302 - HIM Legal Aspects


Credits: 3

This course provides an understanding of the legal principles that govern health information and the health record as a legal document. Emphasis is placed on key concepts including: the court system, medical staff, nursing staff, governing board, and their functions and responsibilities. Confidentiality, release of information, informed consent, patient rights, record retention, and an in-depth review of HIPAA will be studied and practiced. Course focus includes current trends in health legislation such as healthcare fraud, federal and state required reporting. (C)

Prerequisite(s): HIMT 1301 , ENGL 1010 



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