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COURSE OVERVIEW<\/b><\/div>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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COURSE TOPICS<\/b><\/div>\n
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The following topics are covered in this online Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Overview course:<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n

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  • The Significance of HIPAA<\/li>\n
  • HIPAA’s Relevance to Diverse Industries <\/li>\n
  • Handling Security Breaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n

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    • Understand the basics of HIPAA and PHI<\/li>\n
    • Appreciate the importance of HIPAA to patients, employers, and employees<\/li>\n
    • Understand how HIPAA is applicable to most industries<\/li>\n
    • Identify a PHI security breach<\/li>\n
    • Know the appropriate steps to take in the event of an information breach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      COURSE LENGTH<\/b><\/b><\/div>\n
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      Duration is approximately 30 minutes<\/p>\n

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      MINIMUM PASS SCORE<\/b><\/div>\n

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      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.<\/p>\n

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      COMPLETION CERTIFICATE<\/b><\/div>\n

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      Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion can be downloaded and printed.<\/p>\n

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      COURSE PREVIEW<\/b><\/div>\n

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      This training provides essential insights into the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), its relevance to your role, and the consequences of information breaches. It is suitable for employees across various industries.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":37715,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":""},"course-category":[325,330,331],"class_list":["post-37714","courses","type-courses","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","course-category-awareness","course-category-safety","course-category-soft-skills"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Overview<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Understand HIPAA basics with this overview course. 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