3.00 Credits
Pre-req: ACT MATH 19, READ 19, ENGL 18 Co-req: NoneThis course provides an introduction to legal and ethical issues that impact health care professionals. Laws and regulations related to the health care industry such as HIPPA, Patient Bill of Rights, and standard of care are addressed. In addition, ethical and moral issues that health care professionals may encounter are presented. The student will develop an understanding of the unique interplay of the new and changing health care, technology, work force, research, financing, regulation, and personal and professional behaviors, values and assumptions that underlie the current health care system.