2023-2024 Undergraduate Bulletin

SEC 354 Hospital and Healthcare Security

3 hours

This course covers the principles of securing and protecting hospitals and other healthcare entities. Various security philosophies and risk management techniques are used to protect patients, care providers, employees, visitors and the critical assets found in the healthcare environment. The course reviews laws and regulations that guide security practices such as those promulgated by the Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare. Students will learn how a protection program can make a positive difference to the mission of care.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENG 201, SEC 210, SEC 211