Course Details
Course Code: HIMA605 Course ID: 4770 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This course will provide students with an overview of the legal issues that influence the management of health information. Students will examine areas related to the impact of electronic health records, ethical standards, bioethics, confidentiality, informed consent, and access to health related information. In addition, students will study legal issues related to risk, quality, and utilization management, as well as health care fraud and abuse, through various federal legislation such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration10/27/2025 - 04/03/2026 | Course Dates04/06/2026 - 05/31/2026 | Start Month April | SessionSpring 2026 Session B | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration11/24/2025 - 05/01/2026 | Course Dates05/04/2026 - 06/28/2026 | Start Month May | SessionSpring 2026 Session I | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration12/29/2025 - 05/29/2026 | Course Dates06/01/2026 - 07/26/2026 | Start Month June | SessionSpring 2026 Session D | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration01/26/2026 - 07/03/2026 | Course Dates07/06/2026 - 08/30/2026 | Start Month July | SessionSummer 2026 Session B | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration02/23/2026 - 07/31/2026 | Course Dates08/03/2026 - 09/27/2026 | Start Month August | SessionSummer 2026 Session I | Weeks8 Week session |