2015-2017 Catalog

MOA-130 Law and Ethics in Healthcare

This course is designed to provide learners with a foundation in medical law and ethics. Topics include key points of law, interpretation of statutes, legal and regulatory guidelines that impact health care, as well as ethical dilemmas. Emphasis is given to the medical office professional's interaction with the legal profession. In addition to understanding patient rights, employee rights are explored. (2 contact hours)

Credits

2

Department

Health Sciences