HLT* 170 Law and Ethics for the Health Care Professional

Credits: 3

This course will provide health career students with knowledge of the complex legal/ethical issues raised by contemporary medical practice. It will offer a sound foundation in ethical theory and medical law, with emphasis on practical importance and application. It will further explore relationships between health professionals and their clients, colleagues, and societal institutions.
Prerequisite: ENG* 096
Embedded Competency: Ethical Dimensions of Humankind