Catalog 2024-2025 
    
    Sep 16, 2024  
Catalog 2024-2025

MEDA 115 Law and Ethics

4 credits
Addresses ethical concerns and legal considerations for medical office staff and medical records management. Gain knowledge of medical contracts, explore workplace legalities, historical and social issues, and workplace responsibilities.

Prerequisites: MEDA 116  and MEDA 121  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Understand legal considerations encountered in the medical office
  • Identify ethical dilemmas encountered in health care
  • Communicate effectively to patients with culturally diverse backgrounds
  • Discuss the legal implications of professional interaction and communication between team members in a medical setting

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

  • be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field
  • be prepared to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative and clinical duties
  • meet CAAHEP Standards in the areas of cognitive and psychomotor skills
  • be prepared to pass the CMA (AAMA) exam

Total Hours: 40 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40