LCHEA - Health Care Law
Course Description
This course is an overview covering the major areas of Health Care Law. It will include sections on obtaining and handling medical records, medical malpractice, public and private health insurance, health care fraud and abuse, and the laws of health care organizations. This course will provide you with instruction on how to obtain and handle medical records for various types of legal actions, basic aspects of medical malpractice law, rules and regulations governing public and private health insurance, laws and regulations covering health care fraud and abuse, and the laws and regulations governing various types and kinds of health care providers. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to understand the basics of Health Care Law.
This course is a part of the Paralegal Studies Program. You must apply and be accepted into the program in order to enroll in this course.
For more information about this course, contact Alanna Clanton at (225) 578-6760.
Prerequisites
This is an elective course in the Paralegal Studies Certificate Program. Students must have successfully completed the four core courses of the program in order to enroll in this course.
Principles of Paralegal Studies, Legal Research, Legal Case Analysis, and Civil Litigation I
English Proficiency Requirements
Continuing Education Programs
Continuing Education (CE) courses and programs offered online through LSU Online & Continuing Education typically include a combination of lecture and discussion as well as reading and writing assignments. You need an adequate command of English in all skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) to participate in classes.
If English is not your native language, you must meet one of the English language proficiency requirements below to be successful in our CE programs. If you intend to register for a CE course or program, you can determine whether you meet English proficiency requirements by self-assessment prior to enrolling. We want to empower you, the learner, to progress successfully. Completing this self-assessment will enable you to make a good decision on whether you can complete one of our programs.
Intermediate English Skills
Most CE professional development courses and programs require at least intermediate English skills, which are equivalent to a B2 level of English language proficiency on the Self-Assessment Form. When assessing yourself, be sure to read through each of the categories under Column B2 to make sure you meet proficiency requirements.
Advanced English Skills
Online Distance Learning courses and microcreds are for-credit courses and might require more advanced English skills, equivalent to a C1 level on the Learner Self-Assessment Form. Be sure to read through each of the categories under Column C1 to make sure you meet proficiency requirements.