HIT 250 — Legal Aspects of HI
This course covers: study of the medical record as a legal document; confidential communications, release of information, the medical record in court, consents, authorizations and releases, privacy and security, e-role(s) or information technology as it relates to legal aspects, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, legislative process including federal court systems, legal vocabulary and retention management principles. NOTE: This course requires access to a reliable Internet connection to complete online assignments. Students must be competent computer and Internet users.
Prerequisites: HIT 151, HIT 170