59-676 Healthcare Data Security, Privacy and Confidentiality

This course examines the current legal environment for confidentiality of healthcare data. It introduces the laws, regulations, policy and procedures for protecting sensitive patient data. The students learn risk assessment and how to address potential threats in a healthcare setting. Security policy and procedure development methods to secure the healthcare data as required by current laws are discussed in detail. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

59-506 Current Topics in Information Technology