HIPAA Essentials: Safeguarding Patient Privacy in Healthcare

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This comprehensive course provides healthcare professionals and administrative staff with essential knowledge about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Learn how to protect patient health information (PHI), stay compliant with federal regulations, and avoid costly violations. Whether you’re new to HIPAA or need a refresher, this course breaks down complex rules into actionable steps.

Course Content

Introduction To HIPPA
This module introduces you to HIPAA and explains why it was created. You'll learn key terms that will be used throughout the course, such as PHI, Covered Entities, and Business Associates. All of these are foundational to understanding your role in compliance.

The Privacy Rule
Here, you'll explore the HIPAA Privacy Rule and how it governs the use and sharing of patient information. You’ll understand what rights patients have over their health data and what situations allow or require disclosure.

The Security Rule
This module focuses on protecting electronic protected health information (ePHI). You'll learn how to secure data using administrative, physical, and technical safeguards — and how to assess and reduce risks in your workplace.

Breaches and Enforcement
In this section, you'll learn what counts as a HIPAA breach, how and when to report it, and what legal consequences can follow. Real-world examples will help you recognize and prevent violations before they happen.

Workplace Compliance
The final module brings everything together. You’ll get practical tips for maintaining HIPAA compliance in daily operations — from patient check-ins to emails and documentation.

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HIPAA Essentials: Safeguarding Patient Privacy in Healthcare

About Course

Course Content

Introduction To HIPPA
This module introduces you to HIPAA and explains why it was created. You'll learn key terms that will be used throughout the course, such as PHI, Covered Entities, and Business Associates. All of these are foundational to understanding your role in compliance.

What is HIPPA?

Key HIPPA Terms

The Privacy Rule
Here, you'll explore the HIPAA Privacy Rule and how it governs the use and sharing of patient information. You’ll understand what rights patients have over their health data and what situations allow or require disclosure.

What The Privacy Rule Covers

Patient Rights Under HIPPA

Permitted & Required Disclosures

The Security Rule
This module focuses on protecting electronic protected health information (ePHI). You'll learn how to secure data using administrative, physical, and technical safeguards — and how to assess and reduce risks in your workplace.

Administrative, Physical, and Technical Safeguards

Risk Assessments and Mitigation

Breaches and Enforcement
In this section, you'll learn what counts as a HIPAA breach, how and when to report it, and what legal consequences can follow. Real-world examples will help you recognize and prevent violations before they happen.

What Constitutes a Breach?

Breach Notification Requirements

Civil & Criminal Penalties

Workplace Compliance
The final module brings everything together. You’ll get practical tips for maintaining HIPAA compliance in daily operations — from patient check-ins to emails and documentation.

Best Practices for Front Desk & Clinical Staff

HIPAA & Technology

Policies, Training & Documentation

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Course Content

Introduction To HIPPA This module introduces you to HIPAA and explains why it was created. You'll learn key terms that will be used throughout the course, such as PHI, Covered Entities, and Business Associates. All of these are foundational to understanding your role in compliance.

The Privacy Rule Here, you'll explore the HIPAA Privacy Rule and how it governs the use and sharing of patient information. You’ll understand what rights patients have over their health data and what situations allow or require disclosure.

The Security Rule This module focuses on protecting electronic protected health information (ePHI). You'll learn how to secure data using administrative, physical, and technical safeguards — and how to assess and reduce risks in your workplace.

Breaches and Enforcement In this section, you'll learn what counts as a HIPAA breach, how and when to report it, and what legal consequences can follow. Real-world examples will help you recognize and prevent violations before they happen.

Workplace Compliance The final module brings everything together. You’ll get practical tips for maintaining HIPAA compliance in daily operations — from patient check-ins to emails and documentation.

Student Ratings & Reviews

Introduction To HIPPA
This module introduces you to HIPAA and explains why it was created. You'll learn key terms that will be used throughout the course, such as PHI, Covered Entities, and Business Associates. All of these are foundational to understanding your role in compliance.

The Privacy Rule
Here, you'll explore the HIPAA Privacy Rule and how it governs the use and sharing of patient information. You’ll understand what rights patients have over their health data and what situations allow or require disclosure.

The Security Rule
This module focuses on protecting electronic protected health information (ePHI). You'll learn how to secure data using administrative, physical, and technical safeguards — and how to assess and reduce risks in your workplace.

Breaches and Enforcement
In this section, you'll learn what counts as a HIPAA breach, how and when to report it, and what legal consequences can follow. Real-world examples will help you recognize and prevent violations before they happen.

Workplace Compliance
The final module brings everything together. You’ll get practical tips for maintaining HIPAA compliance in daily operations — from patient check-ins to emails and documentation.