WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
WELCOME to MAP 102 HIPAA Compliance and Certification; Spring 2010 Course #2655 (Online)
Course Description: This course provides an easy-to-understand overview of Health Information
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy and security rules and compliance tasks. The student
will be able to summarize the analysis, training, and technology needed to properly plan and implement
privacy and security policies.
Certificates requiring MAP 102-HIPAA Compliance and Certification:
 Medical Office Professional
 Medical Insurance and Coding Specialist
 Medical Office Specialist
Pre-requisites: None
COURSE OBJECTIVES AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Lectures, assignments, videos, and the cooperative learning activities are intended to appeal to a variety
of learning styles to keep everyone active and interested as you proceed through the course. By the end
of the semester students should be able to:
Understand how to correctly manage patients’ protected health information (PHI) and to comply with all
HIPAA regulations, including:
o Administrative Simplification
o Privacy Rule
o Security Rule
o Transactions, Code Sets, and National Identifier Standards
o Final Enforcement Rule and Compliance to Avoid Fraud and Abuse
Student Learning Outcome(s):
1. Define Security policies needed to be compliant with HIPAA regulation
2. Prepare HIPAA policies and procedures containing privacy, security, transactions, code sets and
national identifier standards for a selected medical specialty.
3. Identify enforcement rules of HIPAA policy for selected medical specialties.
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Websites
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www.miracosta.edu/Instruction/MedicalAssistant/index.htm
blackboard.miracosta.edu
www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/
www.hipaa.org
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor: Christi Cordeiro; Email: ccordeiro@miracosta.edu
Background: I have been with Mira Costa with the Business Office Technology (BOT) and Medical
Administrative Professional (MAP) programs since 2008. In addition to teaching at Mira Costa I work full
time in the bio-pharmaceutical industry. I have been in the bio-pharmaceutical industry for 15 years and
have held positions in Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Drug Safety, and Information
Systems. I am currently in the Regulatory Affairs/Global Safety Department.
Office Hours: All office hours are at 7pm on the dates noted below. On campus office hours are on the
Oceanside campus in room 4803B. Online office hours are using the Elluminate Live application. In the
event that you would like assistance over the phone, or need a different date/time - arrangements will
be made to accommodate your needs. Office hours/dates:
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February 2, 2010 (on campus – Rm 4803B)
February 16, 2010 (on campus – Rm 4803B)
March 9, 2010 (on campus – Rm 4803B)
March 24, 2010 (online)
April 13, 2010 (on campus – Rm 4803B)
April 28, 2010 (online)
May 11, 2010 (on campus – Rm 4803B)
May 18, 2010 (on campus – Rm 4803B)
Contact information: You may contact me via email or phone. I check my email every school day,
Monday through Friday. I will respond to all emails within two (2) school days of receipt.
When contacting me via email, please identify the purpose of your email in the SUBJECT line along with
the course and your name. For example: Sam Sampson QUESTION MAP 102.
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I can be reached via cell phone; the number is posted in the Instructor Information tab in Blackboard.
Please do not call before 7am, after 10 pm, or on weekends. I will return all calls within 2 school days
(Monday-Friday).
Please be sure when leaving a message to speak slowly, give your name, the course name, state your
question/concern and leave a number where you can be reached.
COURSE MATERIALS
To be successful in this course you will need:
 Textbook: HIPAA for Allied Health Careers – Cynthia Newby; Text ISBN 978-0-07-337412-3. This
book available in the campus bookstore.
 Computer: Access to a computer and internet connection are necessary to obtain assignments,
instructor notifications, submit assignments, and take tests.
COURSE CONTENT
HIPAA Course Routine:
Assignments will be posted in Blackboard two (2) weeks prior to the assignment due date. The
assignment will be removed from the Blackboard one (1) week after the assignment due date. If a
student has not submitted an assignment at the time that the assignment is removed from Blackboard,
the student will receive a zero (0) on the assignment.
Chapter Assignments:
 Read the textbook assignment
 Read/Review the HIPAA Chapter Presentations posted in Blackboard
 Complete the chapter assignments
 Submit the assignments via Blackboard
Tests:
There will be a test for each chapter in this course, the tests will be posted in Blackboard. All tests are
open book and may be retaken one time.
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On-Campus Lectures:
An optional lecture component is available on the dates & location noted below. The lectures are at
5:30pm on the dates noted below and are not required. The first class is HIGHLY recommended.
Date
Topics
January 26, 2010 – Rm 4803B
Course Overview
Blackboard Tutorial
Chapter 1
January Assignments
February 9, 2010 – Rm 4803B
Chapter 2
February Assignments
March 9, 2010 – Rm 4803B
Chapter 3
March Assignments
Mid Semester Check-in
April 13, 2010 – Rm 4803B
Chapter 4
April Assignments
May 11, 2010 – Rm 4803B
Chapter 5
May Assignments
Semester Wrap up
Discuss final
Final:
A comprehensive final will be administered for this course during finals week. The final will be posted in
Blackboard on May 22, 2010 and will close on May 27, 2010. The final exam will be timed; the student
will have 2 hours to take the test. This test may only be taken once. Please note: ensure that your popup blocker is turned off during the test. The pop-up blocker can cause the test to fail.
Extra Credit (maximum 15 points):
Extra Credit opportunities may arise throughout the semester, notification of these opportunities will be
posted in the Announcements section of the course Blackboard
COURSE GRADING
All assignments submitted in Blackboard will be graded within five (5) school days (Monday-Friday) of
the assignment DUE DATE (please note that this may not be the date that you submit the assignment).
Grades can be obtained by the student in the Grades tab in Blackboard.
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The available points for each assignment are noted in Assignments section of the MAP 102 course
Blackboard. The grading scale for the course is noted below:
900-1000 pts
800-899 pts
700-799 pts
600-699 pts
599 pts or less
A
B
C
D
F
Incomplete Grade:
Students seeking an “Incomplete” grade must consult with me in person no later than the week prior to
finals. Incompletes will only be considered for unforeseeable, emergency and justifiable reasons at the
end of the term, and only upon agreement of clear conditions for completing coursework. Incompletes
are rarely granted and only if the emergency or other justifiable reason occurs after the date for
dropping the class.
Pass/No Pass Grading Option:
You have the option to choose Credit/No Credit grading for this class. If you choose this option, you
must submit a Petition for Credit/No Credit to Admissions & Records by February 20, 2009. This option
for grading is nonreversible once selected. The petition form is available online, or from Admissions &
Records. Students planning to transfer should consult with a counselor before opting for Credit/No
Credit to ensure this option is accepted by their intended transfer institutions. Check the Mira Costa
College catalog or schedule for more detailed information.
CLASS RULES AND EXPECTATIONS
RULES
Students are expected to log into Blackboard on a weekly basis to obtain assignments and/or take tests.
Students should be aware of the Mira Costa plagiarism statement in the catalog. A submitted
assignment, which is determined to be the work of a person other than the student, will receive no
credit.
EXPECTATIONS
Students must show steady progress through the semester by viewing the program orientation,
submitting the student contact form, submitting assignments in a timely manner, and maintaining
contact with the instructor. Students will be dropped for lack of successful progress.
Any student with four (4) zeros (0), on assignments, will be dropped for lack of progress.
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All assignment due dates are noted in the assignment details in Blackboard. The student should submit
the assignment on or before the due date. Assignments will be accepted up to one week after the due
date, late assignments will be subject to a 10% penalty deduction.
COLLEGE POLICIES AND SERVICES
Important Dates:
Last day to drop with no grade on permanent record ............................................................
Last day to drop class and be eligible for refund .....................................................................
Last day to petition for certificate or degree ...........................................................................
Last day to petition for pass/no pass option………………………………………………………………………..
Last day to drop with “W” .......................................................................................................
Last day to submit assignments ...............................................................................................
February 6
February 6
February 26
February 26
April 29
May 22
Students are responsible to complete all necessary paperwork if they decide to Drop the course. The
Instructor must take strong steps to insure all students are “attending” and active. Therefore, the
Instructor retains discretion to Drop students WITHOUT ADDITIONAL NOTICE for ANY of the following
(unless discussed with Instructor and approved in advance):
1. Student fails to contact instructor as outlined in Blackboard during the first week.
2. Student fails to progress in assigned course work
Disability Accommodations: Students with disabilities, whether physical, learning, or psychological,
who believe that they may need accommodations in this class, are encouraged to contact Disabled
Students Programs & Services as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are
implemented in a timely manner. Their phone number is 795-6658 and they are located in Building
3000-Student Services, Room 3009, adjacent to Parking lot 3C. I want to be informed early in the
semester so that any special learning needs can be appropriately met.
GETTING STARTED
Start-Up Checklist:
 Contact the instructor during the first week to check-in to course; follow the instructions posted
on Blackboard.
 Read the entire syllabus before starting the assignments/projects.
 Open Blackboard for assignment sheets and lectures.
 Submit all assignment via Blackboard.
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
Assign
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Assignment Name
Due Date
Possible
Points
1
Chapter 1 The Goal of HIPAA: Administrative
Simplification (chapter reading & questions)
02/06/10
15
Test 1
Chapter 1 The Goal of HIPAA: Administrative
Simplification Test
02/13/10
100
2
Chapter 2: The HIPAA Privacy Standards (chapter
reading & questions)
02/20/10
15
3
Request for Confidential Communication of
Protected Health Information Form
02/27/10
50
4
Patient Privacy Policies (3)
03/06/10
75
Chapter 2: The HIPAA Privacy Standards Test
03/13/10
100
5
Chapter 3 - The HIPAA Security Standards
(chapter reading & questions)
03/20/10
15
6
Security Standards Policies (3)
03/27/10
75
7
Security Incident Form
04/10/10
25
Test 3
Chapter 3 - The HIPAA Security Standards Test
04/17/10
100
8
Ch. 4 HIPAA Transactions, Code Sets, and
National Identifier Standards (chapter reading &
Questions)
04/24/10
15
HIPAA Transactions, Code Sets and National
Identifier Standards Test
05/01/10
100
Assignment 10: Chapter 5 HIPAA Enforcement
(chapter & questions)
05/08/10
15
Chapter 5 HIPAA Enforcement Test
05/15/10
100
Final Exam for HIPAA
05/22/1005/27/10
200
Test 2
Test 4
9
10
Final
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All assignment details, submissions, and associated due dates are posted in the Assignment section of
the MAP 102 Blackboard.
All assignments are to be submitted to the instructor using the submission functionality in Blackboard. If
you are having difficulty or need assistance please contact the instructor for guidance.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This syllabus is subject to change at any time at the discretion of the
instructor; notice will be given to the students through an announcement in class, by email, or with an
announcement on the class Blackboard site. Christi Cordeiro 01/02/10
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