COURSE NAME: HCA113 Law and Health Care Administration

Credit Value: 3
Total Course Hours: 42
Prerequisite Course(s): None
Corequisite Course(s): None

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will learn about the laws that govern health care in Ontario and how they continuously shape and
influence governance, professional practice and policies. Students will gain the knowledge and critical
thinking skills required care to identify, navigate and facilitate the resolution of legal issues and risks unique
to health care organizations. The course is structured to help students make the links between risk, quality
and safety. Students will learn how to become proactive about identifying actual and potential risks by
applying risk prevention and management approaches, ensuring safe and trusted health care, while ensuring
due diligence.

PLAR INFORMATION
This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition. Students are advised to discuss options
with their program coordinator.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, the student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
1.0 Discuss contemporary issues impacting
health care organizations and explore
controversial and contrary views.
2.0 Identify and articulate legal statutes
governing various aspects of health care.
(These include the Excellent Care for All Act;
consent and capacity; substitute decision
makers; mental health legislation; end of life
decisions; confidentiality; health information
privacy; disclosure; mandatory reporting;
documentation; regulation of health
professionals; investigation of adverse clinical
outcomes; medical negligence; institutional
governance; accreditation; public health issues
(e.g. mandatory vaccinations of health care
workers); and other topics of practical
importance to managers from a legal and risk
perspective.)
3.0 Identify and analyze actual and potential
legal issues and risks and common incidents
that may arise in health care organizations.
4.0 Demonstrate the application of processes
for responding to and reviewing incidents and
formulating recommendations and work plans.
5.0 Explore the relationships between risk,
quality and safety for health care organizations.
6.0 Describe required governance structures,
practice/operational infrastructures and policies,
as they relate to risk, safety and quality.
7.0 Recognize and discuss Accreditation
Canada's required organizational practices as
they relate to a culture of safety in health care
organizations.
8.0 Discuss reporting requirements of various
types of health care organizations in Ontario.
9.0 Demonstrate the application of an
integrated risk management model to analyze
and prioritize actual and potential risks of a
health care organization.
10.0 Describe and apply the competencies
required by health care sector managers in the
areas of preventing, mitigating and managing
legal issues and risks.

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GENERAL EDUCATION
This is not a General Education course.

PROGRAM VOCATIONAL OUTCOMES

This course contributes to the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities approved program
vocational learning outcomes (PVLO):
Health Care Administration
2. Apply key principles and core concepts of quality and patient safety improvement to achieve enhanced
patient outcomes and experiences in the healthcare setting.
5. Practice within the legal, ethical and professional scope of practice in the province of Ontario as a member
of the health care team.
6. Examine the impact of technology and informatics in health care and contribute to the maintenance of
health-related documentation.

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS OUTCOMES

This course contributes to the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities approved essential
employability skills (EES) outcomes:
1. Communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfils the
purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
2. Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication
4. Apply a systematic approach to solve problems
5. Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems
6. Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
10. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
11. Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

EXTERNAL COURSE ACCREDITATIONS AND CONDITIONS

COURSE EVALUATION
Class participation
1 group led seminar on laws and required organizational practices
2 quizzes
1 case study assignment
1 group risk case scenario analysis and presentation

PROGRAM SPECIFIC GRADING

An overall grade of 60% is required to pass

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GRADING SYSTEM
A+: 90-100% B+: 77-79% C+: 65-69% D: 50-54% S - Satisfactory
A: 85-89% B: 73-76% C: 60-64% F: 0-49% I - Incomplete
A-: 80-84% B-: 70-72% D+: 55-59% F - Repeat course
*For a complete detailed description please refer to the College website.

LEARNING RESOURCES
Accreditation Canada Standards and Required Organizational Practices re: Culture of Safety; Health Quality
Ontario online resources and online legislative Acts.

Resources listed on the course outline support the achievement of learning outcomes, and may be
used throughout the course to varying degrees depending on the instructor’s teaching methodology
and the nature of the resource.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Lectures
Class readings
Student class presentations
Small group case studies /scenarios
Class discussion and problem solving
Content expert presentation
Videos

DELIVERY MODE
In Class

ACADEMIC POLICIES
• Academic Integrity
• Academic Appeal
• Academic Attendance
• Grading and Assessment

For academic policies please see: http://www.canadorecollege.ca/about-us/corporate-policy-manual.

COLLEGE POLICIES
• Protecting human rights in support of a respectful college community

For college policies please see: http://www.canadorecollege.ca/about-us/college-policies.

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STUDENT SUCCESS SERVICES - Your Success Matters!

http://canadorecollege.ca/studentsuccessservices

The ultimate goal of Student Success Services is to support students so they can achieve success academically,
in their career aspirations, and in their personal lives. Student Success Services offers CONFIDENTIAL
comprehensive, student-focused services designed to guide you to success.

Student Success Navigators provide support in On-Campus Support Services

the following areas:
• Peer support network • Student triage navigator
• Learning strategies • Individualized guidance, consulting and support
• Crown ward support • Peer tutoring, academic supports and learning
• Mental health and wellness strategies
• Crisis and personal support • Media resources
• Time management • Open access to computer labs
• Prioritization and organization • Student success resource centre
• Mature student testing
• Emergency food bank
• Summer transition program
• Co-curricular record
• Workshops (coping with stress)
• Health centre

FIRST PEOPLES' CENTRE:

A culturally safe environment offering CONFIDENTIAL student focused services, drop in or make an
appointment to access:

• One on one counselling

• Elder in residence program
• Peer tutoring
• Peer mentorship
• Lunch & learn workshops on study skills, self-care, life skills
• Learning Resource Centre
Drop by our offices at C254 College Drive, E101 Commerce Court or call 705 474 7600 Ext. 5961 College Drive /
5647 Commerce Court.

WAIVER OF RESPONSIBILITY
Every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy of this information as of the date of publication. The college
reserves the right to modify, change, add, or delete content.

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HISTORICAL COURSE OUTLINES

Students use course outlines to support their learning. Students are responsible for retaining course outlines
for future use in applications for transfer of credit to other educational institutions.

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