HIPAA Awareness Training for Medical Professionals course was designed to meet the unique needs of healthcare organizations that provide services covered by HIPAA.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates that anyone who has access to protected health information (PHI) receives initial training and periodic refresher training. This comprehensive course covers the three primary components of HIPAA compliance: The Privacy Rule, The Security Rule, and The Breach Notification Rule.
All course content is created by experienced attorneys specializing in risk, regulatory, and compliance training. Our online training courses are easily accessed from anywhere and are conveniently self-paced. A certificate of completion will be available for download immediately upon course completion.
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Published June 21, 2022
Andrew David Easler, Esq.
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Andrew David Easler, Esq.
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HIPAA Training for Medical Professionals was specifically designed to meet the unique needs of those in medical and treatment settings. This typically includes urgent care clinics, hospitals, mental health professionals, substance abuse professionals and more involved in providing care or treatment to patients.
What kind of breaches or disclosures in a care setting are violations? Who must be notified when there is a breach? Find out in this online HIPAA Awareness Training for Medical Professionals course.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates that anyone who has access to protected health information (PHI) receives initial training and periodic refresher training. Easler Education’s HIPAA Awareness Training for Medical Professionals is thorough, accurate, and always up-to-date. In this course, we will cover the three primary components of HIPAA compliance:
Our online training courses are easily accessed from anywhere and are self-paced. A certificate of completion will be available for download immediately upon course completion.
The content of every Easler Education course we offer is created by experienced attorneys who specialize in risk, regulatory, and compliance training. You can rest assured that your team will be able to understand all of the applicable HIPAA rules and give them the confidence to carry out the guidelines that it sets forth.
HIPAA violations can be costly, and the possibility of civil or criminal lawsuits, ethical violations, sanctions, and potential loss of medical licenses. That’s why proper training for your team is essential. Don’t take any chances: maintain a high level of compliance and mitigate risks by choosing the most trusted source of workplace training. Trust Easler, and start your HIPAA Awareness Training for Medical Professionals course today.
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Understand the basics of HIPAA, including the Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules, and recognize how these regulations apply to various roles and responsibilities in the medical field.
Accurately identify and handle PHI, understand the various forms it may take (e.g., electronic, paper, oral), and comprehend the significance of protecting this information in different healthcare scenarios.
Recognize the rights of patients under HIPAA, including the right to access, amend their health records, and understand how to handle such requests in line with HIPAA regulations.
Gain the ability to effectively implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect PHI in accordance with the HIPAA Security Rule, considering the unique challenges of a healthcare setting.
Identify potential breaches of PHI, understand the protocols for reporting breaches under the Breach Notification Rule, and manage such situations responsibly.
Apply the principles of HIPAA in day-to-day medical practice, including how to handle disclosures of PHI to other healthcare professionals, third-party service providers, patients, and in emergency situations.
Understand the value of fostering a HIPAA-compliant culture within the healthcare setting, and possess the skills to educate and guide colleagues on HIPAA compliance.
Recognize the need for ongoing learning about changes or updates in HIPAA regulations and the importance of adapting practices accordingly.
Successfully complete a final assessment with a score of 70% or greater, indicating an overall comprehension of the HIPAA regulations as they apply to medical professionals, and showcasing the ability to apply these regulations effectively in their practice.
8 modules · 1 exam
Module 1
Introduction to HIPAA
Module 2
Defining HIPAA
Module 3
Application of HIPAA
Module 4
Breaches Under HIPAA
Module 5
Records Under HIPAA
Module 6
Why HIPAA Matters
Module 7
Summary
Module 8
The Do's and Don'ts of HIPAA Policy - Handout
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Yes. 45 CFR 164.530(b) requires covered entities to train all workforce members on their PHI policies, as needed for their jobs.
Employees, volunteers, trainees, and others whose work is under the covered entity's direct control, paid or not, under 45 CFR 160.103.
Within a reasonable time after joining. Staff also need training when a material policy change affects their duties.
The Privacy Rule sets no fixed schedule. The Security Rule requires an ongoing security awareness program. Most healthcare employers train every year.
The Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, and the Breach Notification Rule, with examples from clinical settings. It also covers practical habits, such as checking who is asking for information and reporting a suspected breach right away.
Staff should use or share only the minimum PHI needed for the task under 45 CFR 164.502(b). It does not apply to disclosures to a provider for treatment.
Six years from creation or last effective date under 45 CFR 164.530(j)(2).
Yes. Vendors that handle PHI should take HIPAA Awareness Training for Business Associates.
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