HSV 4100 - Legal Issues in Health and Human Services

An overview of the law and its administration as it applies to the policies and procedures that are designed to improve and protect the health and social well-being of the population. The course will provide a survey of the basic concepts and content in the major areas of health and human service law, an explanation and identification of sources of legal authority and responsibility, and a familiarity with legal language.

Credits: 2 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to: majors in Health Informatics and Information Management, Interdisciplinary Health Services; associated pre-programs; and minors in Health Information and Information Management.