Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0173
Organization's ID:
Health 301
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-paced. 20 weeks (44 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Healthcare Ethics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to identify and explain issues in healthcare management, electronic record keeping, patient privacy, health insurance, health reporting, and healthcare prevention.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze risks of civil and criminal liability that exist for healthcare organizations and providers.
  • Develop a risk mitigation plan for healthcare organizations and providers.
  • Identify sources of law and ethical codes that apply to healthcare and healthcare management.
  • Apply ethical frameworks to resolve dilemmas that may be encountered in healthcare management.
  • Evaluate strategies for healthcare organizations and providers to mitigate risks of civil and criminal liability.

General Topics:

  • Ethics and Decision-Making in Healthcare
  • Ethical Issues and Legal Regulation in Healthcare
  • Licensure and Accreditation of Healthcare Providers and Professionals
  • Electronic Record Keeping and Patient Confidentiality
  • Patient Privacy and HIPAA Compliance
  • Informed Consent, Patient Rights and Health Reporting
  • Health Insurance and The Affordable Care Act
  • Ethical Issues Involving Lack of Capacity and End-of-Life Care
  • Patient Rights and Major Ethical and Political Dilemmas
  • The U.S. Court System and Healthcare Decisions
  • Criminal Liability Risks and Prevention Strategies in Healthcare
  • Tort Liability Risks and Prevention in Healthcare
  • Contract Liability Risk and Prevention in Healthcare
  • Workplace Liability for Healthcare Organizations
  • Risk Mitigation in Healthcare and Prevention Strategies
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials