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ALH 120 - Medical Law and Ethics

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0

Students will be introduced to legal, moral, and ethical issues that are likely to arise as they practice health information management. This course provides an overview of the laws and the ethics needed to provide competent and compassionate care to patients within legal and ethical boundaries. This course will serve as a guide to assist students in resolving legal and ethical questions encountered as a health care provider.
Applicable toward graduation at Sandburg where program structure permits:
Degree or Certificate: AGS, AAS and Certificates where applicable (1.2)

Offered: Fall or Spring
Prerequisite(s): No Prerequisites Required
General Education: Not Applicable


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