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

College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Cultural Humility, the ability to practice lifelong learning and critical self-reflection in order to understand one’s own cultural identity and its impact on being open to and supporting the cultures of others.

Total Hours: 40 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40