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Course Description

Laws governing health information privacy, access, and management have an impact on health care providers, public bodies with a role in the health care sector, employers, professional regulatory bodies, fundraisers, insurers, and researchers. Learn about policies, practices, laws, and regulations that address confidentiality, privacy, and security information. Health Information Protection, addressing Electronic Health Records, E-Health and Telehealth, Health Research, Surveillance, and Public Health and Information Protection issues will also be examined.

Who Should Take This Course?

Aimed at individuals interested in pursuing a career in access and privacy, and professionals in a wide range of areas, such as federal, provincial, and municipal government employees; human resources professionals; lawyers and legal professionals; publicity and marketing staff; and records management professionals.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • 🗸 Understand the laws governing health information privacy and how they impact health care providers, public bodies with a role in the health care sector, employees/employers, professional regulatory bodies, fundraising, insurers, and researchers.
  • 🗸 Be knowledgeable about policies, practices, laws, and regulations that address confidentiality, privacy, and security of health information.
  • 🗸 Explore topics such as health research, surveillance, public health, and information protection issues.

Notes
  • 🗸Fully online course, accessible through CE Canvas, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
  • 🗸This course is composed of six modules; each module is guided by an expert instructor over a two-week period.
  • 🗸Assessment activities include a mid-term exam, an academic paper, and a final written piece where students summarize what they have learned.
  • 🗸All learning materials are provided through CE Canvas at no additional cost.
  • 🗸This is a 40-hour elective course for the IAPP Certificate.

Recommendations

Students intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.

Applies Towards the Following Programs
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Section Title
Health Information Access & Privacy
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online - Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 20, 2026 to Jun 26, 2026
Contact Hours
40.0
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $915.00
Instructors
  • Stinner,Christian
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