HSC 380 - Health Regulation

Units: 3
The regulatory environment affecting different types of health organizations; clinical regulations involving accreditation and clinical practice; and regulations affecting populations, the environment and other consumer products.

Prerequisites: HSC 360.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, or Hybrid.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Spring ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Recognize the distinction between legislation and regulation,
Describe the role of administrative agencies in promulgating regulation ,
Discuss the impact of health regulation on the social and environmental determinants of health
Summarize the basic process of promulgating, implementing, and enforcing regulations in the US, specifically with regard to health-related topics and sustainability ,
Distinguish between the different roles played by administrative agencies responsible for health regulation, for example the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, etc.
Identify the key stakeholders involved in the regulatory process, including business, community-based organizations, advocacy groups, government, etc.