MC 120 - Patient Privacy

This course will introduce students to the foundational principles of patient privacy and security of personal health information. Students will understand the confidential and sensitive nature of medical information and how to protect it. The course will emphasize the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy and security rules, patient rights and reporting requirements. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None