Medical Assisting, A.A.S.

Major Code: (9331)

Associate of Applied Science Learning Outcomes

The successful student will:

• Demonstrate they understand the importance of strong compliant and ethical practices in healthcare revenue cycle.
• Demonstrate they understand the significance and possible legal consequences of medical compliance.
• Demonstrate they understand the significance and possible legal consequences of workplace confidentiality.
• Demonstrate they understand basic concepts of healthcare law and guidelines as well as be able to identify potential violations and understand an appropriate course of action upon identification of a compliance concern.
• Demonstrate they understand the need to follow the HIPAA guidelines relating to patient privacy and basic reporting requirements after a disclosure.