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MA 161

Law and Ethics for Medical Assistants

Description:

Survey of medical law and ethics related to work in medical settings. Emphasis on implications and decision making for patients, providers, medical assistants, and other health professionals. Special attention is given to patient privacy laws. Assignments and discussions will allow students to examine their own personal and cultural values and decision making processes and compare those to the value systems, laws, and decision making processes described in the text.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Course Completion of ANAT 140, HLC 140, HLC 160, LIR 10, and PSYCH 1A; AND Concurrent Enrollment in MA 160, MA 162, MA 163, MA 167

How to meet course prerequisites/corequisites (FAQ)

Recommended Preparation:

Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent

Transferability:

N/A

C-ID:

N/A

Repeatability:

Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

Grading Type:

Grade Only

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