Course Overview
This course covers cybersecurity principles and applications relevant to healthcare technology management. The course reviews key network concepts, such as network hardware, OSI model, network protocols, and network addresses with particular emphasis on the cybersecurity devices and services needed to protect medical device networks. This course is suitable for those who work with networked medical devices, namely healthcare technology management or biomedical engineering professionals, who need to safeguard their medical devices, patient information, and organization data from cyberattacks.
Prerequisite(s)
- A diploma or higher academic credential in science, technology, or engineering.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$963.23
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe cybersecurity fundamental concepts and terminologies.
- Explain how healthcare cybersecurity regulations and standards, such as HIPAA and IEC80001-1:2021 are applied to secure medical devices and networks.
- Apply cybersecurity help resources, such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ECRI guidelines, to protect healthcare systems and medical devices from cyber attack.
- Evaluate common cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats in healthcare environments.
- Utilize network tools to carry out basic network troubleshooting, including connectivity and configuration.
- Implement cybersecurity best practices to secure medical devices and data from cyberattack.
- Write incident response and recovery plans for cybersecurity events in healthcare technology systems.
- Discuss the responsibilities of biomedical engineering professionals in securing medical device networks.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2025
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of BMET 5205 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 69992
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 69992
- $963.23 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Jenny Jin
Course outline
Important information
- * Basic Computer Network knowledge and healthcare work experience is highly recommended * Prospective students should contact program for advice before registration
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Status
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