COURSE NAME:  HCA101 Law and Ethics in Healthcare

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the laws and ethics involved in healthcare.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) explain the functions and interactions between courts, legislatures, state and federal agencies and the various stakeholders in the health services industry, 2) identify and discuss the common legal issues that arise in the delivery of health services, 3) describe the legal and ethical principles to issues related to decision-making by health care providers and consumers, and 4) outline and evaluate common ethical issues related to delivery of health care and how to mitigate them.  

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.    

Additional Materials for Learning

Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s

Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer

E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.

A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.

Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due date.  Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive three credit hours upon completion of the course.