HIT 15 - LEGAL ASPECTS OF HEALTHCARE

    Recent Professors
    S. Kim
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course covers the legal aspects of health information management including legal procedures, evidence, tort law, corporate and contract law. Other topics include consent to treatment, the legal health record, HIPAA privacy and security rules, patient rights and responsibilities, release of information, required reporting, risk management, healthcare fraud and abuse, medical staff, and workplace law. This course may be offered in a distance education format. (CSU transferable)