Cybersecurity Certificate

As healthcare continues to move into the digital world and to implement new technology, the threat to our electronic data systems is ever-growing. Threat actors use many tactics to gain inappropriate access to these systems and disrupt our businesses and the care we deliver. This online program equips you with the knowledge and tools to effectively plan for and avoid cyberattacks in your healthcare organization. You'll learn about the latest cybersecurity measures to safeguard electronic data, including electronic protected health information (ePHI), financial data and organizational information, ensuring the privacy and security of this confidential information. 

By participating, you’ll gain industry-recognized skills through a certificate approved by the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE), boosting your credibility and marketability in the healthcare field.

What can you expect from this certificate?

1. Comprehensive curriculum:
   • Discover various cyber vulnerabilities and learn strategies to mitigate those risks
   • Produce a comprehensive protection strategy to prevent cyberattacks
   • Apply actionable steps to enhance your organization's cybersecurity posture
2. Flexible learning: Enjoy the convenience of self-paced study that fits your schedule. Course access is active for one year from purchase.
3. Expert instruction: Gain insights from industry leaders who will guide you through the nuances of cybersecurity prevention and mitigation for medical practices.
4. Continuing education credits: Successfully complete the program and pass the required exam to earn 3 ACMPE and CEU credits, enhancing your professional qualifications.
5. Digital credential: Completing the course and assessment will earn a digital badge of your achievement to add to all digital resumes and social networking platforms. 

Looking for further learning?

Check out MGMA's other ACMPE Certificates

Delivery method: Internet Activity Enduring Material
Learning level: Intermediate - Education that builds on a basic curriculum, designed to improve your ability to analyze and apply skills learned to a topic or knowledge area.
Prerequisites: A basic understanding of the topic or knowledge area.
Advance preparation: None
Duration: 3 hours

Claiming Credit: If you wish to claim continuing education credit and the certificate of completion, you must watch the recording and pass the associated exam required by the accrediting organizations.

• ACMPE, medical practice administrators in certification and Fellowship through ACMPE
• CEU, generic continuing education credit

For continuing education credit details, click here.

Certificate courses are available for one full year from the purchase date, unless otherwise specified. Certificates purchased but not yet started will be eligible for a refund within 90 days from the date of purchase. Fees cannot be refunded once the program has been started or completed.

Contact the MGMA Service Center for cancellations or refunds: 
Toll-free: 877.275.6462, ext. 1888 
Email: service@mgma.com 

Complaint resolution policy 
Please contact the MGMA Service Center toll-free at 877.ASK.MGMA (275.6462) for issues or concerns with this program.