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MAST 1162 - Professionalism in Healthcare


Credit Hours 2 , Lecture 1 , Lab 3

Introduces students to the skills, job responsibilities, and desirable attributes necessary to secure employment in the healthcare industry. Career decisions and educational growth are discussed. Selected computer applications skills are utilized. Correct verbal and written use of English is emphasized. The course also introduces the American Medical Association (AMA) principles of medical ethics and the law, Patient’s Bill of Rights, confidentiality, medical records, and other medical/legal/ethical issues and responsibilities of the Medical Assistant.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Assistant program

Corequisites: None