MEDA 204 - Medical Law and Ethics

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Medical Assisting

Description:

To familiarize students with the social and ethical issues which underpin the practice of medicine. In addition, this course examines legal terminology, liability and reponsibility, licensing, and the Patient/Medical Assistant relationship. A strong emphasis will be placed on the student's abilities to display understanding through critical oral and writing skills. The capacity to articulate and reason with moral principles, philosophical claims, and social dilemmas will be braodly reviewed and assessed throughout the course.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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