HCMT 2315 - Medical Legal Issues

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: Level 2 placement in English and Reading. Student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher to progress in program.

Course Description:
An overview of the legal issues arising in the healthcare workplace. Topics include a brief history of the legal system, torts, contracts, confidentiality, laws relating to drug administration, medical records as a legal document, patients’ authorization, informed consent, medical practice acts, and areas of potential liability for the healthcare professional.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Identify and explain legal terminology related to health care organizations.
Identify various rules and regulations in healthcare and determine their applicability in specific situations.
De fine the roles and responsibilities of each health care professional/provider and their role in adhering to legal and ethical responsibilities.
Identify which health care providers and entities are subject to HIPAA and otherv security regulations.