Master Course Outline Medical Law and Ethics Course Number: MEDA 140 Credits: 2 Hours per Quarter: 20 Lecture Hours:20 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 Skills and Attitude Outcomes Syllabi Listing There are no syllabi listed at this time Course Year Quarter Item Instructor   Two Year Projected Schedule Year One* Year Two** Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini  Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini   X         X       *Year one is all odd years (2003-2004) **Year two is all even years (2004-2005)