Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Catalog description

This course looks at the ethical and legal considerations of practice in the field of dental hygiene. Fundamental factors, such as professional responsibility, decision making, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 are addressed. This course covers the regulation of the practice of Dental Hygiene with the focus on the policies of the state dental practice act and the code of ethics of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association. A grade of C or higher is required to pass this course.