Ethics and Law. 2 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of medical imaging and focuses on the legal system, basic foundational theories of ethics, and practical application of to health care situations. Policies and procedures of the program will be covered. The student will be oriented to the profession in relation to various accreditation and credentialing agencies. The course explores the legal, moral values and judgments as they apply to medicine and ethical principles associated with research. It also elaborates on the ethical decision-making framework, and the legal and ethical principles that govern the practice of medicine. This course covers ethical issues that Allied Health professionals can expect to encounter during their education and career. It covers such areas of concern as professionalism, cultural differences, confidentiality, informed consent, responsible practice, and key legal aspects of these issues.