MED 135 - Medical Ethics

Institution:

Niagara County Community College

Subject:

MED - Medical Assistant

Description:

This course will deal with the implications of law and ethics for the Allied Health professions. Topics will cover a wide range of legal and ethical issues that involve medical offices and hospitals. Students will discuss laws, O.S.H.A. rules and regulations, importance of laws for health professionals, public health/duties, consent, medical records, documentation/record keeping, cultural differences/legal aspects and bioethical issues. (Usually offered Fall semester). Prerequisites/Corequisites: MED 101 and MED 102

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.niagaracc.suny.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 614-6222

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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