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Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Professions

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MED X 410.2

This UCLA Medical Assistant Program course introduces the legal, ethical, & professional implications for medical assistant practice.

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Please note: This course is restricted to students admitted to the UCLA Health Medical Assistant Program only.

What you can learn.

Comprehend the U.S. legal system as it applies to patient care
Analyze ethical and bioethical issues in a medical setting
Navigate complex workplace issues and employment laws
Study the wide scope of malpractice lawsuits and public duties in healthcare

About This Course

This course will be an introduction to the legal, ethical, & professional implications for Medical Assistant Practice. Course will include discussions on relevant topics including scope of practice, HIPPA rules, the Patient Bill or Rights and Criminal and Civil law as they apply to the medical assistant. Students will also receive specialized training of the concepts of effective patient communication with patients, including concepts of health coaching, and colleagues.

This course applies toward the following programs

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UCLA Health Medical Assistant Program

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UCLA Health Medical Assistant Program

certificate The UCLA Medical Assistant Program (MAP), offered through a partnership between UCLA Health and UCLA Extension, combines the theory and practical experience necessary to prepare students to transition successfully into a career as a medical assistant.

The UCLA Medical Assistant Program (MAP), offered through a partnership between UCLA Health and UCLA Extension, combines the theory and practical experience necessary to prepare students to transition successfully into a career as a medical assistant.

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