Cyber Awareness and Security

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Core Concepts of Cybersecurity 
   1. Phishing 
   2. Password Security 
   3. Protected Health Information (PHI) Protection 
   4. Acceptable use of work technology 
   5. Internet Safety 
3. Nursing Considerations 
   1. What is the nurses’ role in cyber awareness and cybersecurity?  
   2. How can nurses identify if there is a possible cybersecurity threat?   
   3. What should patients know about cybersecurity?  
4. Case Study 
5. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Cyber Awareness and Security​. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Describe common cybersecurity terms. 
2. Explain the nurse’s role in cybersecurity awareness. 
3. Discuss ways to prevent cybersecurity threats. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.