Maricopa Community Colleges  HCE252   19976-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/25/97
HCE252 19976-99999 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Law for the Clinical Medical Assistant
Law as it pertains to the Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA). Includes consent for medical services, invasion of privacy, malpractice, governmental regulations, and actions for collecting patients' bills. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HCE252   19976-99999 Law for the Clinical Medical Assistant
1. Compare and contrast types of laws. (I)
2. Describe selected types of contracts. (I)
3. Explain how contracts are formed and terminated. (I)
4. Select the appropriate consent form for medical services. (II)
5. Explain the need for appropriate consent to patients. (II)
6. Adhere to standards regarding the invasion of a patient's privacy. (III)
7. Explain standard care as related to the responsibilities of a Clinical Medical Assistant. (IV)
8. Explain the need for quality assurance. (IV)
9. Describe the requirements of the Medical Practice Acts. (V)
10. Complete and submit compulsory reports as regulated by law. (VI)
11. Compare and contrast business organizations as related to the medical profession. (VII)
12. Describe actions that can be taken against a patient for nonpayment. (VIII)
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HCE252   19976-99999 Law for the Clinical Medical Assistant
    I. Types of Laws
        A. Criminal
        B. Civil
        C. Contract
          1. Types
          2. Formation of the contract
          3. Breach of contract
        D. Administrative
          1. Violation of a regulation
          2. Conduct under a criminal statute
        E. Law of agency
          1. Definition
          2. Responsibility
          3. Liability
      II. Consent for Medical Services
          A. Definition
            1. Informed express consent
            2. Implied consent
          B. Vehicles of consenting
            1. Oral consent
            2. Blanket consent
            3. Restricted consent
            4. Special consent
              a. Emergency treatment
              b. Elective procedures
              c. Stepparents and guardians
              d. Consent by spouse
              e. Valid consent by minor
              f. Legal incompetence
          C. Advanced directives
        III. Invasion of Privacy
            A. Premises for damages
            B. Authorizations
              1. Privacy of minors
              2. Verbal
              3. Written
            C. Infringements
              1. Personal
              2. Disclosures
              3. Media
              4. Public health agency
              5. Collection agencies
          IV. Malpractice and Standard Care
              A. Legal duty
                1. Types
                2. Termination
                3. Breach of duty
              B. Professional negligence
                1. Standard care
                2. Custom and practice
                3. Due care
                4. Warning
              C. Quality assurance
            V. Statutory and Regulatory Environment
                A. Licensing
                  1. Medical Practice Acts
                  2. State requirements
                B. Reimbursements
                  1. Medicare
                  2. Medicaid
                C. Administration of drugs
                  1. Documentation
                  2. Reports
              VI. Compulsory Reports
                  A. Labor and employment law
                    1. Compensation for lost earnings
                    2. Permanent disability
                    3. Rehabilitation
                    4. Employment discrimination
                  B. Consumer Product Safety Commission
                    1. Radiation requirements
                    2. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements
                VII. Business Organizations
                    A. Types
                      1. Professional individual corporation
                      2. Partnership
                      3. Group incorporation
                    B. Creation
                    C. Operation
                      1. Advantages
                      2. Liabilities
                  VIII. Actions Against Patients for Nonpayment
                      A. Municipal court
                      B. Superior court
                      C. Small claims
                      D. Writs
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