UAS Academic CatalogHealthcare Privacy and Security Certificate
Sitka, e-Learning
This e-Learning Healthcare Privacy and Security Certificate prepares students for employment in data access, disclosure and healthcare informatics. Students who complete this program are prepared to work in a variety of employment settings, particularly in healthcare related facilities. This certificate contains coursework that will apply toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Management (HIM). Minimum grade of C (2.00) is required in all courses. A grade of C- is not considered passing.
Admission Requirements
High school diploma or GED, and must complete English placement exam as part of the admissions process.
| Minimum Credit Hours | 30 |
| General Requirements | 9 |
| Program Requirements | 21 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements | ||
| Written Communication Skills | ||
| WRTG S111 | *Writing Across Contexts | 3 |
| Oral Communication Skills | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| COMM S111 | *Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| COMM S235 | *Small Group Communication and Team Building | 3 |
| COMM S237 | *Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM S241 | *Public Speaking | 3 |
| Computer Skills | ||
| CIS S105 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| HIM S101 | Introduction to Health Information Management I | 3 |
| HIM S102 | Introduction to Health Information Management II | 3 |
| HIM S181 | Introduction to Healthcare Systems | 3 |
| HIM S240 | Legal Aspects of Health Information | 3 |
| HIM S251 | Quality Improvement and Project Management | 3 |
| HIM S285 | Healthcare Privacy and Security | 3 |
| HIM S289 | Healthcare Information Technology | 3 |
This certificate was created in response to the increased complexity of data disclosure, particularly the full implementation of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This Privacy and Security Certificate prepares students for employment in data access and disclosure.
1.Demonstrate knowledge of information protection: access, use, disclosure, privacy, and security.