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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.
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.
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.
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