HESC1210 — Ethical and Legal Dimensions in Health Science
HESC 1210 - Ethical and Legal Dimensions in Health Science HESC 1210 - Ethical and Legal Dimensions in Health Science 1 Credits Hour(s) 1 Lecture Clock Hour(s) Credit Summary: 1-1-0-0 This course will present students with the opportunity to investigate legal aspects of professional practice and ethical dilemmas that occur in patient care. Content includes laws and policies that define and regulate professional practice, criminal and civil actions involving health care providers and the legal responsibilities related to executing job responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on patients’ rights and the professional duty to safeguard them. This course also explores ethical decision-making and the resolution of ethical dilemmas encountered in professional practice. CIP Code: 51.0901