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By the end of the course, students will

• differentiate between confidentiality, privacy and security;
• describe why there is a need to protect patient information and theconsequences of breaching confidentiality;
• state when heath information can be disclosed or released;
• understand key legal and ROI terms associated with release of health information;
• identify the legislation that supports decisions to disclose or not disclose health information;
• apply the principles of “balancing right of access” to “need for confidentiality” as outlined in BC’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FIPPA) legislation;
• apply strategies to determine the validity of the
  • request for health information
  • authorization form;
• determine whether patient authorization is required in order to release health information;
• apply criteria to determine extent of information to be disclosed including severing; and
• respond appropriately to a variety of requests for information received in different formats (verbal/fax/phone/mail/electronic).

• Completion of English 12 with a minimum grade of “C” or .
  • Students who register are understood to be confirming successful completion of this requirement. Proof of successful completion is not required on registration but may be requested by ����51.
• Minimum one year full time (or equivalent) experience in a health record department or related area(Two years or more experience is preferred) - please provide this in the form of a resume. 
   
• Typing 40 wpm (letter from employer to verify)

• Key concepts and principles related to individual access to personal health information;
• Managing and responding to requests for health information for a variety of purposes including individual, direct patient care, secondary and legal;
• Concepts of fair information practices;
• Relevant legal terminology and BC legislation with emphasis on the Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA);
• Application of policies, practices, and tools used to manage the disclosure/ release of information, consent/authorization management practices;
• Logging and tracking release of information requests;
• Severing of health information (when/what/how);
• Producing letters and invoices; and
• Personal responsibility and accountability for maintaining confidentiality of health information.

Interactive online program delivered using Blackboard.

Due to the nature of an online delivery, the student will be expected be proficient in computer skills including email, adding attachments, navigating the internet etc. Resources for getting started with Blackboard are available online to help get the student comfortable in the Blackboard environment.

Ivanna Smetanska is a healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience in clinical, pharmaceutical, and health information settings.  She holds a Bachelor’s and master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Medical University in Ukraine and a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Information Management from ����51, where she developed strong expertise in medical coding, electronic health records, and health data systems.

Her academic and professional background includes a strong foundation in medical terminology, pharmacology, and clinical documentation, which she applies in both healthcare and teaching environments.  Ivanna has experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, data analysis, and quality improvement initiatives, supporting accurate and effective communication in healthcare settings.

In her role as an instructor at ����51, she is committed to helping students build a strong understanding of medical terminology and its practical application in health information management.  She focuses on making complex medical language accessible and relevant to real-world clinical and administrative practice.

• Midterm Exam
• Final Exam

Minimum grade to pass is B- (70%).

Recognition of Completion for successful participants of the course, is issued digitally, by the Department of Continuing Education, Health Sciences.

An official ����51 transcript can be ordered via .

To register, email cehs@douglascollege.ca with your registration request and proof of completion of the pre-requisite requirements.

You will then be prompted for payment to the CE Registration office, to finalize your registration.

Payment of the tuition fee must accompany registration.

Instructions on how to access your course materials will be emailed to you by the Program Assistant by or on the start date.