HIT 1111 - Legal Aspects of Health Info

Institution:

Roane State Community College

Subject:

Health Information Technology

Description:

TN eCampus course: This course provides an understanding of the legal principles that govern health information and the health record as a legal document. Confidentiality, release of information, informed consent, patient rights, record retention, and an in-depth review of HIPAA will be studied and practiced. The course focus includes current trends in health legislation such as healthcare fraud, federal and state required reporting. (Prerequisite: Admission to HIT program or permission of program director.)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.roanestate.edu

Phone Number:

(865) 354-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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