Healthcare and Law Ethics
Overview
Subject area
BIO
Catalog Number
220
Course Title
Healthcare and Law Ethics
Department(s)
Description
An overview of ethical principles and legal issues associated with the healthcare in the United States. Using case studies and video vignettes to let students develop critical thinking skills and learn how to approach ethical dilemmas in real-life scenarios. Students will be introduced to health topics such as euthanasia, genetics, transplant and reproduction. Review Historic Classic Cases in healthcare that have changed the policies in United Sates, as well as current health care trends and regulations. Includes professional codes of ethics such as AMA’s Codes, as well as OSHA regulations as they apply to the office environment, risk management and privacy act -HIPPA guidelines.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
4
Requisites
032801