HITT 1106 - Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health Information TechnologyCredit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: Admission into the Health Information Technology Program; HHSC 1700 , ITCS 1010 , and HHSC 1740 all with grade C or better
Corequisites: HITT 1102 and HITT 1105
(formerly HITT 1103)
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.
Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
Location: Online only
When Offered: Fall semester only
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