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Foundations of Medical Ethics for Medical Assistants
Course Information
NOTE: This is an online course and is also available for purchase as a print version via the AAMA online store. This is also available for purchase through the Foundations of Medical Law and Medical Ethics for Medical Assistants Bundle.

Course Description
This course explores ethical principles and professional responsibilities in health care, including informed consent, confidentiality, cultural competence, and emerging technologies. Through real-world case studies and the AAMA Code of Ethics, learners will examine ethical dilemmas and develop strategies for ethical decision-making.

Course Overview
This course will explore:
  • Morals and ethics
  • The evolution of medical ethics, scientific medicine, and bioethics
  • Diversity, cultural competence, and communication
  • Ethical dilemmas in healthcare surrounding informed consent, confidentiality, end-of-life care, and more
  • Professional ethics for medical assistants and other health care professionals
  • Organizational ethics
  • Personal vs. professional ethics and moral conflicts
  • Ethical issues in emerging technologies
  • Composition and functions of Health Ethics Committees 
  • Case studies based on the AAMA Code of Ethics

Learners will have 90 days to complete the course and pass the posttest. 
Retake Information
Please note that retakes for this online course require repurchase.
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Summary
Availability:
On-Demand
Expires 90 days after start
Cost:
Member: $67.50
Nonmember: $135.00
CEU Offered:
15 Gen/Adm CEUs
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