Security and Privacy in Healthcare Certificate

Keeping Us and Our Data Safe

Healthcare privacy is complex, and there is a delicate balance between keeping patient data secure and safely sharing it. Healthcare organizations are dealing with an alarming and growing number of threats to the security of electronic health records. Breaches, ransomware, and employee data violations have become commonplace.

The software and technologies currently in use to reduce costs and improve quality in healthcare settings contribute positively to the efficient, secure use and mobility of personal healthcare information.

But the importance of safeguarding the personal healthcare information used in these systems, as well as protecting hardware and software systems against disruptions or attacks, cannot be overstated. This is where healthcare security and privacy professionals excel, working to ensure that new and existing technologies and practices are reliable, safe, and secure.

The Security and Privacy in Healthcare Certificate can be completed entirely online.

Program Summary

Health informatics security and privacy professionals merge their knowledge of patient care, medicine, and security and privacy to:

Secure and protect the privacy of health information.
Ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare data regulations.
Ensure interoperability in the exchange of healthcare data.
Ensure healthcare systems are capable of safely and successfully adopting new technologies to improve the quality and efficiency of patient care.

3 Classes, 2 Semesters

This time next year, you'll be asking your employer for a well-deserved promotion or salary raise. The 9-credit Security and Privacy in Healthcare Certificate can be completed over two semesters, and totally online if you wish.

Required Courses: 9 Credits

Jump-start your healthcare security and privacy knowledge these building-block courses.

Fall

SAT 5283 - Information Governance and Risk Management

Course will consist of the legal and regulatory requirements and security privacy concept principles regarding data management. Best practices of how organizations manage information risk through risk assessment practices and procedures will be conducted.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Computing, College of Engineering, College of Business

SAT 5816 - Digital Forensics

Introduction of the basic principles and technology of digital forensics, including acquisition, preservation, and recovery and investigation of the evidence stored in digital devices.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Pre-Requisite(s): SAT 2511 and (SAT 2711 or SAT 5111)

Spring

SAT 5817 - Security Penetration Testing and Audit

To provide knowledge and demonstrated methods to help prevent security breaches and develop safeguards to protect sensitive information and confidential data. Student learn offensive and defensive security concepts, audit best-practices.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Pre-Requisite(s): SAT 5111

Application Process and Admissions Requirements

Applications are reviewed on an individual basis using a holistic approach. Fill out our free graduate application online to apply to any of our programs. Official transcripts and scores are not required for the initial application, although you will need to upload them later.

Graduate School Admissions Process

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Graduate School Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Graduate School as a degree- or certificate-seeking student, you need to:

have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution, and
be prepared for advanced study in your chosen field, as demonstrated by your previous degree and your scholastic record.

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Student Statements

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Program Specific Requirements

Program Specific

Résumé / Curriculum vitae
Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
GMAT/GRE: Not required
Prerequisites: none

International Students

TOEFL: Recommended Score of 95 iBT
IELTS: Recommended Overall Band Score of 7.0

Michigan Tech requires a minimum 79 overall TOEFL or 6.5 overall IELTS score.

Admissions Decisions

Made on a rolling basis.

Open to students currently working within a clinical or information technology environment who wish to further their careers in the area of security and privacy in health care. Because the certificate is stackable with the Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, students have the opportunity to acquire two specializations in the field of computing and health care while completing their MS in Health Informatics.

Certificate Admissions

Prospective Students

Prospective students and non-degree seeking students interested in obtaining a graduate certificate must apply to the certificate program using the online application.
Accelerated certificate options exist for current Michigan Tech undergraduate students in good standing and have achieved at least junior-level standing or recent bachelor’s graduates of Michigan Tech (less than two years).
The number of credits earned prior to admission that can be counted are restricted.

Current Graduate Students

Current Michigan Tech graduate students who are in a degree program do not need to formally apply. Current students must still submit the appropriate degree schedule in order to complete the certificate.

International Student Requirements

International Students must apply and be accepted into a degree-granting program in order to earn a graduate certificate. A non-refundable $10 processing fee per application is required.

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