Certificates
Certificates are programs of one year length for full-time students. Certificates require 9 credits of general requirements be completed as well as major requirements for a minimum of 30 credits. Requirements for the certificates may be articulated with the associate of applied science degrees. Contact an advisor for assistance in planning a program of study and choosing appropriate courses.
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HEALTHCARE PRIVACY AND SECURITY
This e-Learning delivered 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).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or GED, and must complete English placement exam as part of the admissions process.
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View details of the certificate from the program Website.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
(2011-2012 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 30 | ||
| General Requirements | 9 | ||
| Written Communication Skills | |||
| ENGL | S111 | Methods of Written Communication | 3 |
| Oral Communication Skills | |||
| COMM | S111 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication* | 3 |
| *Grade C or better | |||
| Computer Skills | |||
| CIOS | S105 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Program Requirements | 21 | ||
| HIM | S111 | Introducation to Health Information Management | 3 |
| HIM | S160 | Alternative Delivery Systems | 3 |
| HIM | S181 | Emerging Technologies and Informatics | 3 |
| HIM | S240 | Legal Aspects of Health Information | 3 |
| HIM | S251 | Healthcare Quality Improvement and Project Management | 3 |
| HIM | S285 | Healthcare Privacy and Security | 3 |
| HIM | S289 | Healthcare Information Technology | 3 |
CONTACT INFORMATION
Leslie Gordon
University of Alaska Southeast
Sitka Campus
1332 Seward Ave.
Sitka, Alaska 99835
Ph: 907-747-9474
Ph: 800-478-6653 (toll free)
Program Website: www.uas.alaska.edu/career_ed/him/privacy.html
Email: leslie.gordon@uas.alaska.edu