Overview
Healthcare professionals and clinical staff (physicians, nurses, medical assistants, therapists) who handle patient information in any healthcare setting, Administrative personnel including practice managers, billing specialists, health information managers, and coordinators who process protected health info, IT and security professionals who design, implement, or maintain healthcare systems containing electronic protected health information (ePHI), Privacy and compliance officers responsible for organizational HIPAA compliance, privacy program management, and regulatory oversight, Business associates and vendors (consultants, contractors, cloud providers, billing companies) who create, receive, or transmit PHI for covered entities
Healthcare providers, clinical staff, and medical professionals who directly interact with patients and handle protected health information in their daily practice, IT professionals, system administrators, and cybersecurity specialists responsible for implementing and maintaining healthcare technology systems containing ePHI, Business associates, vendors, consultants, and third-party service providers who create, receive, maintain, or transmit PHI on behalf of healthcare organizations
No formal prerequisites required - suitable for beginners with no prior HIPAA knowledge through experienced healthcare professionals seeking comprehensive training, Basic understanding of healthcare operations and general medical terminology is helpful but not mandatory for successful course completion
This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of HIPAA Privacy and Security compliance, covering essential regulations, frameworks, and practical tools to protect patient health information in healthcare settings. Whether you're a healthcare provider, administrator, IT professional, or business associate, this course will equip you with actionable knowledge to ensure compliant and secure handling of protected health information (PHI).
Exclusive Downloadable HIPAA Compliance Toolkit Included
Students receive a professional toolkit with 20+ ready-to-use resources including HIPAA Self-Assessment Checklist, Business Associate Due Diligence Questionnaire, Breach Response Workflow & Decision Tree, Annual Review Checklist, Violation Penalties Guide, Risk Assessment Matrix, BAA Template, Notice of Privacy Practices, Incident Response Plan, Policy Templates, Patient Rights Forms, Training Tracker, Audit Checklists, and more—enabling immediate implementation in your organization.
Course Content
The course explores key topics including:
HIPAA Fundamentals and Core Rules (Privacy, Security, Breach Notification, Enforcement)
Protected Health Information (PHI) Management and de-identification methods
Patient Rights and Privacy Requirements (access, amendment, accounting, confidential communications)
Security Safeguards Implementation (administrative, physical, and technical controls)
Risk Assessment and Management processes
Business Associate Relationships and vendor management
Breach Management and Response procedures
Emerging Technologies and Compliance (telehealth, cloud computing, AI, remote work)
Building a comprehensive HIPAA compliance program
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Understand and apply HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule requirements
Implement minimum necessary standards and role-based access controls
Conduct security risk assessments and develop risk management plans
Assess breach incidents and fulfill notification obligations
Implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards
Manage business associate relationships and vendor due diligence
Respond to patient rights requests within regulatory timeframes
Navigate telehealth, cloud services, and emerging healthcare technologies
Establish sustainable compliance programs with policies, training, and monitoring
Utilize professional templates and toolkits for immediate implementation
Through real-world case studies, practical templates, interactive scenarios, and a complete downloadable compliance toolkit, this course empowers healthcare professionals to implement robust HIPAA compliance practices that protect patient information, reduce organizational risk, and meet federal regulatory requirements.
Fortivance Academy
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Comprehensive Curriculum: Our courses cover topics like data privacy, ethical hacking, network security, ISO 27001, GDPR, and more.
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