Cybersecurity for Healthcare Professionals
Gain the critical skills healthcare professionals need to safeguard PHI, prevent breaches, and support HIPAA/HITECH compliance through practical, healthcare‑focused cybersecurity training.
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Course Overview
Cybersecurity for Healthcare Professionals introduces healthcare managers and professionals to essential information security principles and practices critical to protecting patient data and organizational systems. Because healthcare breaches can result in serious harm to individuals as well as significant legal and financial consequences, this program focuses on applying cybersecurity concepts specifically within HIPAA- and HITECH-regulated environments. Learners explore why breaches occur, how attackers operate, and how to safeguard Personal Health Information (PHI) while it is in use, in storage, and in transit.
The course covers core security frameworks, risk management, access controls, physical and technical safeguards, incident response, and disaster recovery. Participants gain practical knowledge to support compliance, strengthen organizational defenses, and reduce risk in healthcare settings.
Course Format
This 5 hour self-paced course offers a dynamic and engaging learning experience, combining interactive elements such as games, flashcards, video content, real-world case studies, and curated readings. Participants have the flexibility to progress at their own pace, while interactive games and quizzes reinforce key concepts and track progress. Participants have 90 days of access per course, with progress tracked through interactive elements. Flashcards, expert-led videos, real-world case studies, and carefully curated readings deepen knowledge.
Price
$375Course Details
Units 0.5 CEUs / 5.0 PDUs
Location Online Courses
Course Type Self-Paced
What You’ll Learn
After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Explain the importance of cybersecurity in healthcare and why growing internal and external threats require strong information‑security practices.
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Apply core security principles—including the CIA triad, governance frameworks, risk‑management strategies, and compliance requirements under healthcare laws and standards.
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Identify and evaluate administrative, technical, physical, and audit controls, including access and identity‑management methods and physical security safeguards.
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Differentiate key cybersecurity technologies such as cryptosystems, ciphers, hashes, and digital signatures, and apply them to protect healthcare data in use, at rest, and in transit.
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Develop and implement security operations practices, including incident response, forensic investigation, continuity of operations (COOP), disaster recovery (DRP), and strategies to prevent and mitigate common cyberattacks.
Your Instructor
Chief Learning Officer, Qlik
Kevin is a senior leader, author, and strategist dedicated to helping organizations harness data, analytics, AI, and cybersecurity practices to drive smarter decisions and stronger performance. As Vice President of Knowledge and Learning at Qlik, he leads global initiatives that build data literacy, strengthen data security awareness, and enable organizations to confidently and responsibly use data in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
With a career spanning software, higher education, and corporate training, Kevin brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business insight. He has designed and delivered impactful learning experiences that translate complex concepts—ranging from analytics and AI to cybersecurity risk and data governance—into practical, actionable skills for diverse audiences.
Kevin is also a prolific author, known for making technical topics accessible and relevant. His publications include Building State-of-the-Art Web Pages, Custom CGI Scripting with Perl, Practical Guide to Curl, and Building Solutions with the Decision Site Analytics Platform. Across his work, he consistently focuses on simplifying complexity and helping others apply technology with confidence.
At the core of Kevin’s approach is a passion for the intersection of business, technology, and human behavior. He specializes in transforming organizations through systems thinking, data-informed decision-making, and a strong culture of security, accountability, and continuous improvement. His work emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity as a business imperative—helping leaders and teams understand risk, protect critical assets, and embed secure practices into everyday decision-making.
Whether leading enterprise-wide learning strategies, advancing data and AI capabilities, or promoting cybersecurity awareness, Kevin is committed to helping organizations evolve, innovate, and perform at their highest potential.