HIM1012

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HIM1012 - Hlth Care Legal & Compliance - 3 Credit Hours

Medical CodingNWF State College

Subject Code

HIM

Course Number

1012

Course Title

Health Care and Legal Compliance

Course Description

This course introduces students to the legal and ethical responsibilities within the healthcare environment. Students will explore key concepts such as malpractice, liability, negligence, and fraud, and learn how these issues impact healthcare professionals and organizations. The course covers patient rights, informed consent, and advanced directives, along with the roles and responsibilities of healthcare consumers. Students will gain a solid understanding of HIPAA regulations and how to protect patient privacy.

Semesters Offered

Spring

Prerequisite(s)

Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.

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3

Number Of Repeats

1