Course details
HIPAA Awareness
Course Overview
HIPAA Awareness training is designed to help learners understand how sensitive patient health information must be protected under federal law. The course explains how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act establishes national standards for privacy and security, and why these standards are critical for anyone handling protected health information.
Participants learn about the responsibilities placed on individuals and organizations, including the safeguards required to remain HIPAA compliant. The course also outlines the potential legal and criminal consequences of failing to follow HIPAA regulations. In addition, learners explore how evolving technology continues to shape enforcement, data security expectations, and compliance practices across healthcare environments.
Topics Covered
This online HIPAA Awareness course helps learners achieve the following outcomes:
- Understand the purpose and scope of HIPAA and how it applies to patient information
- Identify the types of data covered by HIPAA and why protection is required
- Learn the safeguards needed to maintain HIPAA compliance, including administrative and technical controls
- Recognize penalties and enforcement actions associated with HIPAA violations
- Understand how technology influences HIPAA compliance and information security practices
This course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course