OPD 601 - Ethics and Jurisprudence

Credit(s): 0.5

This survey course provides students with a basic knowledge of ethics, jurisprudence (municipal, California, and federal laws), and regulatory compliance issues (OSHA, Labor Code, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1966 – HIPAA) related to the practice of Chinese medicine. Topics covered include an overview of the legal system, professional ethics and peer review, national certification, professional licensure, scope of practice, grounds for discipline, disciplinary procedures and sanctions, informed consent, confidentiality, OSHA and HIPAA regulations, record keeping, continuing education, and risk management.