Health Care Law and Legal Issues in Patient Advocacy

HLT POL X 407.4

Learn laws and regulations involving patient rights and responsibilities. Taught by experts in health law, this course presents the fundamental legal structure that affects the provision of health care in the United States.

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What you can learn.

Understand patient confidentiality including HIPAA
Compare health insurance claim denials and appeals
Address mediation and negotiation for effective problem solving
Comprehend bioethics and the law
Evaluate end of life decision making

About this course:

In today’s evolving healthcare environment, patient advocates must navigate a complex web of federal and state laws to effectively support individuals. This course provides an accessible introduction to the legal issues surrounding patient rights, responsibilities, and healthcare delivery. Participants will gain practical knowledge of key regulations, empowering them to advocate confidently within healthcare systems and protect patient interests in a variety of settings.

Winter 2025 Schedule

January 6 - March 23

This section has no set meeting times.

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400886

Fee:

$850.00

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Notes

Required course in Patient Advocacy Certificate.

Restricted course. Web enrollments automatically generate a "Permission to Enroll" request.

Enrollment limited to 25 students. Enrollment deadline: January 10, 2025. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to patientadv@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after January 10, 2025

Course Requirements

Book: Medical Law and Ethics

ISBN 9780135414521