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2026-2027 Catalog

MA 135 - Medical Law & Ethics (2)


Prerequisite: Placement into college level English or  Completion of ENG 089   with a C grade or better and Placement into college level mathematics or  Completion of MAT 068   with a C grade or better
spring

Lecture: 2 hours of lecture/discussion per week.

This course will start by covering topics that include the medical and legal aspects in health care, the physician/patient/medical assistant relationship, the legal scope of medical assistants, professional and organizational ethics, and bioethical issues. This course includes the study of the fundamental principles related to human relations, self-improvement, professional appearance and attitudes, limitations, and behaviors.  Principles of individualized client care and etiquette of the medical practice are emphasized. 

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PCS: 1.2