Privacy and Security for Healthcare Organizations
This course is part of ISC2 Healthcare Certificate.
Course Cost
Free course
Beginner
Skill Level
6 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This comprehensive course focuses on the critical aspects of privacy and security in healthcare organizations. It addresses the fundamental principles needed to protect patients' personally identifiable information (PII) and sensitive medical data. Students will learn the relationship between privacy and security, understand essential security concepts including identity management, access controls, and encryption, and explore privacy frameworks like OECD guidelines and EU practices. The course covers practical approaches to sensitive data handling, including de-identification techniques, anonymization, and special categories of sensitive data. Designed for healthcare professionals, this beginner-level course provides a solid foundation in implementing security measures to guarantee the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of healthcare information while meeting patients' privacy expectations.
English
What you'll learn
Identify essential security and privacy principles in healthcare contexts
Define and understand the relationship between privacy and security
Implement effective access control models for healthcare data
Apply appropriate data encryption and security monitoring techniques
Develop business continuity and disaster recovery plans for healthcare settings
Master sensitive data handling including de-identification and anonymization techniques
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.77 Hours PreRecorded video
15 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in privacy and security concepts essential for healthcare organizations. Students will explore the fundamental principles of information security, including identity and access management, encryption, and business continuity planning. The curriculum delves into key privacy frameworks and practices worldwide, with special attention to how privacy and security interact to protect sensitive patient data. Learners will gain practical knowledge in sensitive data handling techniques, including de-identification, anonymization, and compliance with privacy regulations. Through structured modules and practical assessments, participants develop the skills needed to implement effective privacy and security measures in healthcare settings.
Course Introduction
Module 1 · 2 Minutes to complete
Module 1: Essential Security Concepts
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 2: Essential Privacy Concepts
Module 3 · 25 Minutes to complete
Module 3: The Relationship Between Privacy and Security
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Module 4: Sensitive Data Handling
Module 5 · 26 Minutes to complete
Course Conclusion
Module 6 · 40 Minutes to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: ISC2 Healthcare Certificate
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