This self-study course is an ideal way to gain key data privacy and security knowledge as a foundation for understanding data protection concepts, best practices, and global legislations in a medical setting.

Whether you are currently working in the medical industry, or looking to improve your career prospects, completing this course will demonstrate enhanced understanding of data protection standards for the sensitive and special category data most medical organizations process on a daily basis. It can also provide a confidence boost to be seen as a Champion for data protection activities within an organization.

Topics covered include:

1. Role of a Medical Data Privacy & Security Champion (MDPSC)
2. Personal Data Types
3. Principles
4. Lawful Bases or Conditions
5. Individual Rights
6. Culture & Ethics
7. Cybersecurity Fundamentals
8. Breaches & Incidents
9. Offenses & Sanctions
10. Spreading Awareness

The course doesn't just cover data privacy & security theory, it also examines real-world case studies and provides an opportunity to apply course theory to practical scenarios.

There are mini-quizzes after each module group designed to embed knowledge and a final assessment quiz which are all completed via the LMS.

You will have 90 days from purchasing/enrolling on the course to successfully complete the course and receive a certificate.

*Note that the course is a suitable prerequisite for our self-study Medical Data Privacy & Security Lead course*