HIM 130 - Legal Aspects of HIM

Institution:

Delaware Technical Community College

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Description:

This course focuses on legal and regulatory issues in healthcare with emphasis on their application to healthcare information services and documentation of care. Students explore the rights and responsibilities of providers, employers, payers, and patients in a healthcare context. Topics include civil liability terminology, judicial and legislative processes, legal and regulatory issues pertaining to confidentiality of information, and laws and regulations addressing release of information and retention of records. Prerequisites: Test score or ENG 101 or higher

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.dtcc.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 739-3737

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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