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HIMT 1302 - Legal Aspects of Health Information

Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**

F - Online
Prerequisites: HIMT 1301  

This course provides an understanding of the legal principles that govern health information and the health record as a legal document. Emphasis is placed on key concepts including: the court system, medical staff, nursing staff, governing board, and their functions and responsibilities. Confidentiality, release of information, informed consent, patient rights, record retention, and an in-depth review of HIPAA will be studied and practiced. Course focus includes current trends in health legislation such as healthcare fraud and federal and state required reporting. 3 lecture hours.

TN eCampus Equivalent Course - HIMT 1302

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