HC 6823 Legal & Ethical Issues in Healthcare Leadership

The course studies the legal framework of health Services and healthcare delivery, as well as the ethical issues confronted by healthcare administrators in various healthcare settings. Topics will include licensure, medical malpractice, liability, insurance issues, legal standards for care, confidentiality of records (HIPAA), informed consent, and patient rights and patient advocacy. Prerequisites: All LDR Core (5000-level) courses OR admission to non-degree graduate certificate program

Credits

3

Lab Hours

0

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

All LDR Core (5000-level) courses OR admission to non-degree graduate certificate program