HI 405 - Health Information Privacy and Security

Credits: 3

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to current and emerging issues in health care information security and regulatory compliance. Students will be introduced to the basic principles of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) concerning Privacy and Security Rules and other key regulations such as the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. This course will also provide a foundational set of skills and knowledge to understand cybersecurity threats, threat actors, cybersecurity risk management best practices, digital health innovation, laws and regulations applicable to electronic health records, as well as techniques that are being used to build cybersecurity awareness.

Prerequisite(s): HI 301, Open to all Health Professions majors

Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring

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