Overview

Security in Low Doses: Safeguarding Patient Information in Private Practice

With expanding access to Provincial eHealth viewers such as CareConnect or Unified Clinical Information (UCI), private practice medical clinics in British Columbia are expected to implement appropriate security practices to ensure private patient information and the medical practice are protected. This introductory course supports medical professionals to gain practical knowledge and skills in protecting patient information security in their practice.

Designed in partnership by UBC CPD and the Doctors Technology Office.

This course is divided into four lessons:

• "More Than Just Formalities" - Learn how to create a culture of security
• "All Hands on Deck!" - Learn how to train your clinical staff
• "Keep It Secret & Keep It Safe" - Learn how to ensure the privacy of patient information
• "The Game Is Afoot" - Learn how to limit the risk of a cyberattack

How to access the eLearning course

• STEP 1: Login to http://elearning.ubccpd.ca
  • Click “Login in” top right or go directly to http://elearning.ubccpd.ca/login/index.php
  • If you already have a login for the UBC CPD eLearning site you can use the login that you had previously, otherwise:
  • Create an account by clicking  “Create new account” and follow the steps (you will receive a confirmation email)

Now that you are logged in:

• STEP 2: Access the course
  • From the home page, click on the course titled “Security in Low Doses: Safeguarding Patient Information in Private Practice” or go to this url: https://elearning.ubccpd.ca/course/view.php?id=230
  •  Click “Enrol me”