COMP003 - Electronic Communications

Electronic technology in the form of email and the Internet has transformed the workplace in more ways than anyone could have imagined 20 years ago. These technological advances, while beneficial, pose special problems for employers.

Learning objectives:

1. Explain the advantages of email and the Internet as forms of communication in the workplace; 
2. Develop policies regarding the acceptable use of email and Internet at your organization; 
3. Explain the “Three E's,” the primary ways that organizations can reduce electronic risk; 
4. Explain potential effects of forwarding email; 
5. Define “spam” and “credibility by association;” 
6. Explain the three parts of hoax and chain letter emails; 
7. Explain the two exceptions to prohibitions set forth by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986. 
8. To successfully complete this course, you must attain a minimum score of 80% on the final exam and complete the course training survey.

Continuing education: 1.0 Category II CPE credits by the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC); VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.