Spring 2020 Course Syllabus Course: MDCA-1205- Section: 71 Medical Law and Ethics

Instructor Information
Instructor	Tonya Harbert
E-mail	keithtj@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6501
Office	Location: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201H Hours: Mon & Wed 10-1:15; Tues & Thurs 12:30-1:15; Fri 10-11
Department	Business and Industrial Technology Chair: Sheila Guillot E-mail: guillsr@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description	Instruction in principles, procedures, and regulations involving legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and medical assistants in ambulatory care settings.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	1. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO ALPHA), measured by pre-post exam 2. Define general legal terms as they apply to the practice of medicine in ambulatory care settings (PSLO 1), measured by exam 3. Define current medical practice terminology and jargon (PSLO 1), measured by exam 4. Define bioethics and ethics relevant to medical practice (PSLO 2), measured by exam 5. Explain the Patients? Bill of Rights (PSLO 4), measured by exam 6. Differentiate between sources and types of law (PSLO 4), measured by exam 7. Identify the four standards of HIPAA (PSLO 4), measured by exam 8. Summarize the provisions of the Privacy Rule and how it applies to the medical profession (PSLO 4), measured by exam 9. Explain governmental healthcare guidelines including patient rights and advance directives (PSLO 4), measured by exam 10) Identify the role of the medical assistant (PSLO 5), measured by exam
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	ALPHA Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. 1. Uses medical terminology, jargon, and abbreviations correctly in a healthcare setting. 2. Demonstrates appropriate professionalism in the healthcare setting. 3. Uses medical office software applications. 4. Identifies trends in medical insurance, medical laws, and coding systems.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Law & Ethics for the Health Professions, Eighth Edition. Judson/Harrison. McGraw-Hill Education. Main Text ISBN: 978-1-259-84471-3 * Access codes are NOT required for this course.
Lecture Topics Outline	1. Foundations of Law & Ethics 2. Legal Issues for Working Health Care Practitioners 3. Professional, Transitional, and Societal Health Care Issues
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Online Orientation, Syllabus, Pretest Online Orientation Friday, 01/24/2020, MMED 143 @ 10 a.m. Week 2: Chapter 1 Intro to Law & Ethics Week 3: Chapter 2 Making Ethical Decisions Week 4: Chapter 3 Working in Health Care Week 5: Chapter 4 Law, the Courts, and Contracts; EXAM 1 (Chp.1-4) Week 6: Chapter 5 Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice Week 7: Chapter 6 Defenses to Liability Suits Week 8: SPRING BREAK Week 9: Chapter 7 Medical Records, Informed Consent, and HIT Week 10: Chapter 8 Privacy, Security, and Fraud; EXAM 2 (Chp.5-8) Week 11: Chapter 9 Public Health Responsibilities of Physicians and Other Health Care Practitioners Week 12: Chapter 10 Workplace Legalities Week 13: Chapter 11 The Beginning of Life and Childhood Week 14: Chapter 12 Death and Dying Week 15: Chapter 13 Health Care Trends and Forecast; Exam 3 (Chp. 9-13); Post-Test Week 16: Final Exam Open May 3 - May 6 *** Assignments and Dates are SUBJECT TO CHANGE ***
Final Exam Date	May 3, 2020 - 8:00 AM   Through  May 6, 2020 - 11:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	EXAMS = 45% Assignments/ Quizzes = 45% FINAL Exam = 10% ASSESSMENT METHODS & GRADING POLICY * Students should keep a record of their grades/average. Instructor(s) will not average grades for students. The instructor will not drop grades. Instructor may choose to post grades on blackboard. * Each module focuses on specific learning outcomes. However, some activities in the course are used to enhance learning and will not be graded. Student learning will be assessed with assignments/quizzes throughout the course. * Late assignments are accepted for 2 days after the due date with a point deduction of -30 points off. After the second day, the work will receive a grade of zero (0). * ONLINE CLASSES/ONLINE LAB: Due dates are posted each week for course work. * ONLINE CLASSES/ONLINE LAB: Instructions and grading information will be posted on the course site for each assignment. * FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES: Homework is due on the instructors desk at the beginning of class or will be considered late (even if turned in during the class period). * FOR ONLINE CLASSES/ONLINE LABS: Assignments will disappear and will be unavailable to view or complete 2 days after the due date. (Instructor will not accept late assignments 2 days after the due date. Late work will have a -30-point deduction.) QUIZZES * Quizzes will be given throughout the semester. If a student misses a quiz, the grade is recorded as a zero (0). NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES. * FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES: Quizzes are usually given at the very beginning of class. If you are late, you will not be able to take the quiz. NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES. * ONLINE CLASSES/ ONLINE LABS: After quizzes are closed and unavailable to view, you cannot make-up a quiz. EXAMS *** No phones, books, or electronic devices are allowed during exams. Disruptions of any kind during exams are not allowed. This includes talking, grunting, electronics making noise, etc. All of this will warrant an automatic zero for the exam. * The FINAL EXAM will be comprehensive. All students must take the exam on the scheduled date and time, and failure to do so will result in a zero on the final exam. THE FINAL EXAM WILL ACCOUNT FOR 10% OF THE COURSE AVERAGE. * If student misses an exam, the exam will receive a grade of zero. No Make-ups. At the end of the semester, all exam grades will be averaged to replace the zero(s). The Final will NOT be included in this calculation. * Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on any academic work or exam in question; a second incidence of academic dishonesty on any academic work or exam in question will result in the student being given an "F" for the course. * Face-to-face classes: Student IDs are required for the first exam. IDs must be visible on your desk before the exam is administered--NO CURRENT STUDENT ID - NO EXAM * Face-to-face classes: Exams are only taken in class or in the testing center. * Face-to-face classes: Students must leave the classroom after the exam is finished.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	ALL CLASSES: I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person. * Every student MUST have a copy of the required textbooks by the second week of class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given. * Students are responsible for completing all assigned reading. Read over chapters PRIOR to class even if reading was not assigned. * Poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment. With this factor in mind, the instructor monitors student course activity weekly. * Class participation is required. It is important to be active within the course. * Assignments and due dates are posted weekly in your course. Check your calendar; check the announcements; check your email; and check the To-Do List. * Students are responsible for being prepared for class. The student is responsible for completing all assigned homework, including reading assignments, and doing so by required due dates. * Students are responsible to turn in all work by assigned dates. * It is important to follow all directions. A failure to follow oral and/or written instructions will result in penalties. *** DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO COMPLETE CLASSWORK AND EXAMS. *** * COMPUTER FAILURE AND LACK OF INTERNET ACCESS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE EXCUSES FOR MISSED ASSIGNMENTS, PROJECTS, QUIZZES, EXAMS, ETC. * We cannot control weather conditions, power outages, etc. Students should complete classwork as soon as possible so due dates are not missed. * * PLEAE Do NOT wait until the last weeks of class to discuss your grades with your instructor. If you are having issues with the class, materials or have any other issues, please contact the instructor as soon as possible. ALL CODING CLASSES: When coding books are necessary for assignments, the books will need to be checked out with your instructor. Books must be returned at the end of the semester. If books are not returned, a hold will be put on student records with a monetary fee.
Attendance Policy	Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Students with more than three absences from the course will receive an academic penalty * Poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment. With this factor in mind, the instructor monitors student course activity weekly. * Class participation is required. It is important to be active within the course.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other	METHODS OF PRESENTATION: Several methods of presentation will be used in class and may include any of the following: Lecture (through PowerPoint slides, interactive notes, video, or audio sources) Computer Assisted Learning (publisher websites) Lab Exercises Internet SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: If you are in a course that is using a specific software, you MUST have the software available to you either on your home computer or you must use the open lab provided in the Gates Library. Reliable Internet access is required for all online courses, classes with online labs, and many traditional courses. COMPUTER FAILURE AND LACK OF INTERNET ACCESS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE EXCUSES FOR MISSED ASSIGNMENTS, PROJECTS, QUIZZES, EXAMS, ETC. WITHDRAWAL POLICY * If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the final withdrawal date. * It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. * The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records. * The student is required to turn in any equipment or items that belong to the department. Failure to do so may compromise their standing with LSCPA. * State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the LSCPA college catalog. CLASSROOM ETTIQUETTE * The following behaviors will result in the student being asked during class time to cease the action and/or leave the classroom: using cell phones, talking, or keying while the instructor is giving instructions or during class discussions; leaving class early without informing the instructor; surfing the Internet during lecture; and displaying a rude or negative behavior toward the instructor or other students. * No cell phones should be visible or heard during class. Again, you may be asked to leave the room for the remainder of the class. No blue tooth technology or recording of lectures in any format (unless approved by the instructor). * No charging of cell phones in the classroom. E-Mail/Voice Mail Etiquette: * Students must use appropriate e-mail etiquette when corresponding with instructor; for example, complete sentences and a full subject line with your name/course name. * Voice mail messages should be clearly spoken identifying student's name, course, and any return phone number. Exceptions and/or changes may be made to information in this syllabus at the instructor?s discretion.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.