HIM 58 - Healthcare Law and Ethics

    Recent Professors
    Kristi G. Mandel
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    6.8Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    2
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces students to legal and ethical issues they will encounter while working in the field of Health Information Management (HIM). Topics include an overview of legal issues relating to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), healthcare delivery, ethics, judicial processes, and standards of care. This course also includes bioethical and moral issues related to HIM and how they affect the day-to-day operations of medical offices.