HITT - Health Information Technology Real time course offerings are available Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM (EST) to 3 AM (EST).The Schedule of Classes as published is available anytime.
HITT-1103 - Legal Aspects of Health Information Management
3.00 credit hours
Prerequisite: Consent of HITT Program Coordinator; and BIOL-2710, HHSC-1700, ITCS-1010, and BCOM-2050 with grade C or better Corequisite: HITT-1102, HITT-1104
This course covers legal and accreditation issues in health information management, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); confidentiality and the right to privacy; the legislative process; the local, state, and federal court systems; legal vocabulary; retention directions; and ethical issues in health care and health information management. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus. Fall semester only.