HIT 530 - Data Communication and Security for Healthcare

Units: 2

Focuses on medical data communications and security. Students will learn communication protocols, hardware & software, and regulations required to share information among healthcare institutions. In particular, policies such as HIPAA and the HITECH Act will be discussed to demonstrate security and privacy requirements for data communications. The goal is to provide students a solid foundation for implementing a secured data communication infrastructure that meets regulatory requirements. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Admission to the HIT Certificate Program.