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Medical Law, Ethics & Profess

Credits: 2
Course Number: 31-509-309

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Course Description

31-509-309 MEDICAL LAW ETHICS & PROFESSIONALISM...prepares students to display professionalism and perform within ethical and legal boundaries in the health care setting. Students maintain confidentiality, examine legal aspects of ambulatory healthcare, perform quality improvement procedures, examine legal and bioethical issues, and demonstrate awareness of diversity. (Prerequisites: 31-509-303 Medical Asst Lab Procedures 1; 31-509-304 Medical Asst Clinical Procedures 1; Corequisites: 31-509-308 Pharm for Allied Health; 31-509-307 Med Office Insurance & Finance)

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?

This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Display professionalism
  2. Practice confidentiality
  3. Perform within legal boundaries
  4. Apply local, state and federal healthcare legislation and regulation appropriate to the ambulatory healthcare setting
  5. Perform within ethical boundaries
  6. Participate in the continuous quality improvement process
  7. Demonstrate awareness of diversity in providing patient care

Class Details

Class Number:
21650
Delivery:
Blended - Less than 50% Online
Term:
Spring 2025
Session:
8W2
Instructors:
Charlotte Owens
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$332.70 *

Class Notes

  • This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
03/26/25 - 05/20/25 Anytime
Anytime
Online
04/01/25 - 05/20/25 Tu
7:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Marinette Campus Room BT115

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost