RGT 2132 - Social and Legal Responsibilities

Institution:

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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Description:

Legal terminology, concepts, and principles will be presented in this course. Topics include misconduct, malpractice, legal and professional standards, and the ASRT scope of practice. The importance of proper documentation and informed consent is emphasized. This course will prepare students to better understand their patient, the patient's family, and professional peers through comparison of diverse populations based on their value systems, cultural and ethnic influences, communication styles, socioeconomic influences, health risks, and life stages. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Radiography (RGT 1213). (2,2,0)

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mgccc.edu

Phone Number:

(866) 735-1122

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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