MA 118: Medical Law and Ethics

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Class Program

Medical Assistant

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089128

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Study of workplace legalities, including a basic overview of the legal system and legal and ethical considerations for the medical assistant in the medical office. Topics include medical records, management, medical contracts, concepts of health care reform and workplace responsibilities, including confidentiality, informed consent and patient rights.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Understand the legalities in the medical office.

Define one’s own set of ethical standards for the medical profession.

Define key terms relates to ethics and medical law.

Core Topics

Laws related to the medical assistant and the work place
Legal obligations required by the state of Washington in protection of patients rights
What is ethics and bioethics?