Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Overview

COURSE OVERVIEW

Remember the most recent instance you came across a report about a security breach. It’s likely that the incident involved corporate embarrassment, public outrage, and potential legal actions and penalties. The protection of confidential information is paramount to prevent its misuse or mistreatment. This was the driving force behind the introduction of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly known as HIPAA. This training will equip you with vital knowledge about HIPAA, its relevance to your professional responsibilities, and the implications of an information breach. The course is designed to cater to employees in various industries.

COURSE TOPICS

The following topics are covered in this online Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Overview course:

The Significance of HIPAA
HIPAA’s Relevance to Diverse Industries
Handling Security Breaches

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

Understand the basics of HIPAA and PHI
Appreciate the importance of HIPAA to patients, employers, and employees
Understand how HIPAA is applicable to most industries
Identify a PHI security breach
Know the appropriate steps to take in the event of an information breach

COURSE LENGTH

Duration is approximately 30 minutes

MINIMUM PASS SCORE

Consistent testing throughout this online course is implemented to reinforce the information disseminated. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass this course. Participants are afforded three attempts to achieve the pass score. A comprehensive student manual, available for printing, serves as a useful resource for future reference and knowledge reinforcement.

COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion can be downloaded and printed.

COURSE PREVIEW