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• LAS 111: LEGAL ANALYSIS

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  An introductory level course designed to equip the student with the basic skills of legal analysis and research. The student will be exposed to legal analysis in the form of reading, synthesizing, and abstracting judicial opinions; various methods of legal research, including use of the Uniform System of Citation, legal publications and reporters and Shepard's Citations will be explored.
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• LAS 115: TORTS

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  A study of the concept of civil wrongs and their treatment in law, to include the intentional torts, negligence and strict liability as applied to persons, property and business. Specific topics to be considered include negligence, strict liability, products liability, intentional torts including assault, battery, defamation, nuisance and defenses to tort actions. Prerequisite(s): LAS 101, LAS 111 Prerequisite:    LAS 101, LAS 111
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• LAS 120: ESTATES AND TRUSTS

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  A study of the law pertinent to wills, estates and trusts including inestate succession, will drafting and execution, codicils, uses and effects of different types of trusts, the probate process and distribution. Relevant state statutes will be utilized as well as practical application of materials dealt with. Prerequisite(s): LAS 101, LAS 111 Prerequisite:    LAS 101, LAS 111
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• LAS 125: LITIGATION I

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  A survey of the process of pursuing a civil action through the legal system. Topics include choice of courts, jurisdiction, venue, pleading and related motions, discovery, pretrial actions, preparation and trial and appellate procedures. Emphasis will be on the legal assistant's role in gathering and organizing materials, interviewing and investigating, drafting, interrogatories and pleadings, the trial notebook and assisting during the trial. Prerequisite(s): LAS 101, LAS 111 Prerequisite:    LAS 101, LAS 111
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• LAS 140: DOMESTIC RELATIONS

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  A study of laws affecting family-related matters such as marriage, divorce, separation, child custody/support and adoption. Prerequisite(s): LAS 101, LAS 111 Prerequisite:    LAS 101, LAS 111
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• LAS 210: LEGAL WRITING

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  An introduction to the types of research sources, procedures and case documentation for which the legal assistant is typically responsible. Students will learn to prepare common legal documents and develop written briefs for attorneys based on their research. Prerequisite(s): ENG 161, LAS 111 Prerequisite:    ENG 161, LAS 111
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• LAS 215: LEGAL RESEARCH

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  A continuation of LAS 210. The student will be required to complete several major research projects as part of the course, including interoffice memoranda and trial and appellate briefs. Prerequisite(s): LAS 210 Prerequisite:    LAS 210
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• LAS 293: INTERNSHIP

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  Supervised experience in legal agencies that provide the student with the opportunity to apply legal assistant theory and skills while performing tasks in the legal assistant profession. Prerequisite(s): LAS 215 and QPA of 2.0 or better. Prerequisite:    LAS 215 and QPA of 2.0 or better
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• MAS 100: INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL ASSISTING

  4.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  Introduces the student to the role of the medical assistant in a variety of patient care settings. Develops communication skills directed towards the role of the medical assistant in receiving, organizing, prioritizing and transmitting information. Develops interviewing skills for obtaining patient histories. Provides an ethical framework in which the medical assistant functions within the health care setting. Acquaints the student medical assistant with the process and requirements for certification. Prerequisite(s): MAS 100 Prerequisite:    MAS 100
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• MAS 105: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  Establishes a legal framework related to the duties of the medical assistant. Appropriate documentation of patient information is taught and guidelines are presented for the handling of patient record information. Confidentiality is stressed. Procedures for disposing of controlled substances in compliance with government regulations are addressed. Offers the student an opportunity to understand acceptable practices related to initiating and terminating medical treatment. Emergency office procedures are taught. Prerequisite(s): MAS 100 Prerequisite:    MAS 100
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