BHHS 1561 - Documentation, Legal, and Ethical Issues

3 Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/0 credits lab

This course examines the legal, ethical, and historical foundations of social welfare and community health work. Students explore documentation standards, confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and professional boundaries while analyzing how social policies, cultural factors, and historical developments shape services for at-risk populations. Emphasis is placed on accurate documentation, ethical practice, and understanding the evolution and function of the U.S. social welfare system.

Course Prerequisite(s): None