BMI 576 Managing Ethics in Biomedical Informatics

Credits: 3
The goal of this course is to introduce and sensitize students to the ethical, legal, and social issues arising in the use of electronic uses of data. Students will become familiar with managing and implementing legal and regulatory requirements mandated by HIPAA rules, as well as developing and implementing organization wide HIPAA-related policies and training programs. Topics will include the theories and models for critical thinking in ethical decision-making, federal rules and regulations related to ethical issues in health care.

Graded: A-F
May be taken only once for credit
Also offered as: BMI 676