HIMT1202 — *HIM Legal Aspects
HIMT 1202 - *HIM Legal Aspects HIMT 1202 - *HIM Legal Aspects 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, federal and state required reporting. Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Summer This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course. Division: Health Sciences Department: Health Information Management Credits: Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Schedule Click here for the Spring 2026 Class Schedule Click here for the Summer 2026 Class Schedule
Prerequisites: HIMT1301