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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Best Practices for Front Desk & Clinical Staff
HIPAA & Technology
Policies, Training & Documentation
What Did You Learn?
HIPAA Essentials: Safeguarding Patient Privacy in Healthcare

A key part of the Security Rule is the requirement to conduct a Risk Assessment — a process that helps identify where your organization might be vulnerable.

What’s a Risk Assessment?

It’s a systematic review of:

  • Where ePHI is stored or transmitted

  • Who has access to it

  • What security measures are in place

  • What could go wrong (risks)

Common Risk Areas:

  • Weak passwords

  • Unencrypted emails or backups

  • Old devices that store PHI

  • Untrained staff

  • Shared login credentials

What Happens After the Assessment?

You create a Risk Management Plan to fix issues. This could include:

  • Updating passwords

  • Limiting user access

  • Encrypting portable devices

  • Offering refresher training to staff

Even a small practice is responsible for doing this annually (or sooner if a major change occurs). It’s not just a checkbox. It’s your roadmap to preventing HIPAA violations.

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