MEDA1103 Medical Law, Ethics, and IT Security
This course is designed to explore the theories, models, and principles that serve as guides for ethical behavior within the medical assistant context. The student explores the complexities of the ethical and legal aspects of patient care related to the medical assistant's practice, while learning the importance of principled behavior in personal and professional situations. Basic information technology security threats and safeguards as they apply to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) rules are covered in this course.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: Admission to Taft College Medical Assisting Program.
Distribution
Applied Technologies
Advisories
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1500 or 1501, completion of BIOL 2250, and a transfer level math course are strongly recommended; 24 hours lecture. 48 Outside of Class Hours (72 Total Student Learning Hours)