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HLTH 205 Medical Law and Ethics

Designed to incorporate the principles of critical thinking, the course will focus on pertinent laws at the federal and state levels, examining their application to the clinical practice including: Confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, release of patient information, licensure, medical malpractice, and risk management. Examination of current bioethical issues and their impact on the practice of medicine.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Completion of ENGL 98 or ENGL& 101, and MATH 76 or TS 76 or higher, each with a grade of C or higher