Earn 3 transferable credits with our online Health 301: Ethical & Legal Issues in Healthcare (SDCM-0173) course featuring engaging lessons, self-paced learning, and instructor support. Start anytime and transfer to 2,000+ colleges.
Overview
Syllabus
- Ch 1. Ethics & Decision-Making in Healthcare
- Ch 2. Ethical Issues & Legal Regulation in Healthcare
- Ch 3. Licensure & Accreditation of Healthcare Providers
- Ch 4. Licensure & Accreditation of Healthcare Providers & Professionals
- Ch 5. Electronic Record Keeping & Patient Confidentiality
- Ch 6. Patient Privacy & HIPAA Compliance
- Ch 7. Informed Consent, Patient Rights & Health Reporting
- Ch 8. Health Insurance & The Affordable Care Act
- Ch 9. Ethical Issues Involving Lack of Capacity & End-of-Life Care
- Ch 10. Patient Rights & Major Ethical & Political Dilemmas
- Ch 11. The U.S. Court System & Healthcare Decisions
- Ch 12. Criminal Liability Risks & Prevention Strategies in Healthcare
- Ch 13. Tort Liability Risks & Prevention in Healthcare
- Ch 14. Contract Liability Risk & Prevention in Healthcare
- Ch 15. Workplace Liability for Healthcare Organizations
- Ch 16. Risk Mitigation in Healthcare & Prevention Strategies
- Ch 17. Required Assignments for Health 301