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Course Outline
MEDA 140
Medical Law and Ethics
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| Credits: 2 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 20
AA Discipline:
Lecture Hours:20
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Description
Introduction to the legal and ethical side of medical settings. This course exposes the student to legal concepts, including standard of care, criminal and civil acts, contracts, negligence, ethical concepts, confidentiality, and scope of practice for health care professionals. Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Assisting program. Recommended: READ 088 or higher. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Define legal concepts related to healthcare professions
Understand and explain scope of practice
Understand and explain standard of care
Apply ethical concepts to client/caregiver interactions
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Course Topics
Regulation of Health Professions- Uniform
Disciplinary Act
Medical records - health care information access and disclosure
Practice and procedure
Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers
Negligence
Ethical concepts
Contracts
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*If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
**If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.
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