2024-2025 College Catalog

MED 118 Medical Law and Ethics

This course covers legal relationships of physicians and patients contractual agreements professional liability malpractice medical practice acts informed consent and bioethical issues. Emphasis is placed on legal terms professional attitudes and the principles and basic concepts of ethics and laws involved in providing medical services. Upon completion students should be able to meet the legal and ethical responsibilities of a multi-skilled health professional.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Enrollment in the Medical Assisting Diploma Program or Healthcare Management Technology Program

Class

2

Lab

0

Clinical

0

Work

0

Contact Hours

2