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MB5: Legal Issues and Risk Management - COHORT 3

ID : 58648   
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Students will learn the importance of confidentiality of medical records in California; when to release or retain medical records; when to resort to arbitration versus civil courts; how to prevent malpractice claims and the importance of informed consent. HIPAA Compliance Regulations included.

This course falls under the Communication, Critical Thinking, Information, Technology & Literacy, and Personal, Social, Civic & Environmental Responsibility Institutional Level Outcome (ILO).

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and legal aspects of medical records in California.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of dispute resolution methods and malpractice prevention.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of informed consent and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Class Details

3 Session(s)
Weekly - Sat

Location
Mt. SAC Building 40

Instructor
Joselito Capili 

 

Notice

Please read:  This six-course program is designed for those who are new to the medical field and for those currently working in the field who wish to expand their knowledge in specific areas. Students will become versed in the terminology of the medical profession, knowledgeable in the areas of billing procedures and coding, credit and collection, legal issues and risk management. When you complete the program, you will be able to effectively deal and help with problem-solving activities in a medical business environment. Program consists of six courses that must be taken in the following order: Medical Terminology, Coding: ICD-10CM/CPT-4/HCPCS, Medical Insurance Billing Principles, Medical Credit and Collection: Recovery of Unsecured Assets, Legal Issues and Risk Management, and Computerized Medical Insurance Billing. Participants will earn a Mt. SAC Community Education Certificate of Completion when all six courses have been successfully completed. Attendance and examination requirements must be met before a certificate can be issued.

Tuition: 

$135.00

Materials Cost:

 $18.00


Registration Closes On
Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
6/1/2024 - 6/15/2024 Weekly - Sat 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM Walnut, Mt. SAC Building 40  Map Joselito Capili 

Other Class Offerings

MB5: Legal Issues and Risk Management - COHORT 1
ID: 58714

11/02/24 - 11/16/24
Weekly - Sat
3 sessions.

Location
Mt. SAC Building 40

Instructor
Joselito Capili