HIM Medical Legal Applications
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Overview
Subject area
HIT
Catalog Number
215
Course Title
HIM Medical Legal Applications
Department(s)
Description
This course covers all federal and state laws that are applicable to the HIM profession. It will also cover the legal principles applicable to malpractice, New York State statutes, different types and completeness of consent forms requirements, legally acceptable release of confidential medical information including special situations (e.g. mental, drug dependence or AIDS diagnoses), and legal terms utilized within the profession. Ethical requirements of HIM professionals will also be discussed.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Course Schedule
Schedule
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