Medical Legal Issues

Course	Course Title	Class	Lab/ Shop	Clinical/ Co-op	Credit
OST 149	Medical Legal Issues	3	0	0	3
Prerequisites: DRE 098
Corequisites: None
Effective Term: Fall 1999
This course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing health-care services. Emphasis is placed on the legal requirements of medical practices; the relationship of physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities; and medical practice liability. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted ethical behavior. 2012FA - New Local Prereqs: ENG 090 and RED 090 2014FA - Revised Local Prereq from ENG 090 and RED 090 to DRE 098

Legend

• : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
• : Local Requirement
• : Instructional Service Agreement
• : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
• : Global Distinction
• : Requisite(s)

This Course can be found in these Programs of Study

• Healthcare Management Technology - Associate in Applied Science (Day and Online)
• Healthcare Management Technology - Associate in Applied Science (Evening and Online)
• Medical Office Administration - Advanced Medical Office Coding - Certificate (Day and Evening )
• Medical Office Administration - General Track - Associate in Applied Science (Day and Evening)
• Medical Office Administration - Medical Billing & Coding Track - Associate in Applied Science (Day and Evening)
• Medical Office Administration - Medical Receptionist - Certificate (Day and Evening)
• Medical Office Administration - Outpatient Billing - Certificate (Day and Evening)
• Medical Office Administration - Outpatient Coding - Diploma (Day and Evening)
• Medical Office Administration - Diploma (Day and Evening)