HIPAA Training for Healthcare Workers

This online HIPAA compliance training for healthcare workers will ensure your knowledge and understanding of the important pieces of HIPAA standards and regulations.

This 90-minute online HIPAA training course is designed to educate Health Care Workers on the full HIPAA law, including HIPAA Privacy, HIPAA Security, Enforcement of HIPAA violations, and 2022 Updates.

As a health care worker, maintaining the HIPAA privacy and security of patient information is crucial.

• 2021/2022 Updates
• ONC 21st Cures Act Final Rule
• The CMS Final Rule

The course includes an interactive eLearning with a stand-alone exam.

You will receive a HIPAA "Certificate of Completion" upon successful completion.

HIPAA for Healthcare Workers FAQs

What is HIPAA Training for Healthcare Workers?

HIPAA training teaches healthcare professionals how to handle protected health information (PHI) in line with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Training ensures that individuals are aware of their duties and responsibilities, protecting patient privacy, and maintaining the confidentiality of health data.

What Does HIPAA for Healthcare Training Include?

HIPAA training should cover topics like PHI, protection, enforcement, security awareness, rules, violations, data threats, emergency situations, and cybersecurity risks to ensure compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

It is required for new members of a covered entity's workforce, including employees, contractors, and third-party individuals. Training should be customized for each employee's specific role within the organization, including doctors, nurses, and business associates, and should cover all those who interact with protected health information.

How Do I Get a HIPAA for Healthcare Certificate?

If you want a HIPAA for Healthcare certificate, you have to take a reputable HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules training course and then pass a final exam. It's worth noting that there is no formal "HIPAA certification" from the government, only documentation of completing an authorized training program.

Can I Take HIPAA Training for Healthcare Workers Online?

Yes, HIPAA Exams offers an entirely online HIPAA certification for healthcare workers course. It is a convenient and cost-effective way to fit training into your busy schedule.

How Long is HIPAA for Healthcare Training?

We understand how demanding a career in healthcare can be. That is why HIPAA Exams offers an online 90-minute HIPAA training course for healthcare workers. One of the biggest benefits of online training is that the course can be completed conveniently and at your own pace.

How Long Does HIPAA for Healthcare Training Last?

HIPAA training is crucial for employees to understand compliance responsibilities and adapt to policy changes. Our certificates are valid for one year from the date listed on them. Any certificate that does not fall within that one-year time frame will have a specific expiration date listed. It’s important to keep updated on regulations and technologies. 

What is the HIPAA minimum training requirement for healthcare employees?

Just as HIPAA general training does not have specific minimum requirements, HIPAA also does not specify a minimum amount of duration for the training. The duration of appropriate training must be sufficient to cover all the material that is necessary for the employee to comprehend the HIPAA requirements.

The length of a classroom HIPAA training session will depend on the amount of material covered, the number of participants, and the volume of questions posed before, during, and after the session.

However, our 100% online HIPAA for Health Care Workers training covers an extensive table of contents with clear learning objectives that can be completed in only 90 minutes. You will also be rewarded with a free Certification of Completion available instantly upon passing successful completion.

How does HIPAA apply to healthcare workers?

Both covered entities and business associates are subject to the HIPAA Rules. The HIPPA Privacy Rule's main objective is to ensure that people's health information is appropriately safeguarded while permitting the flow of information required to deliver and promote high-quality healthcare, as well as to protect the health and well-being of the public.

Only healthcare professionals who electronically transmit health information in connection with covered transactions are required to adhere to HIPAA regulations. Most providers use electronic information transmission to perform tasks including processing claims and collecting payments. As a result, HIPAA covers most healthcare providers.

Our online HIPAA compliance training for healthcare workers will ensure your knowledge and understanding of the main HIPAA rules and regulations.

What are the three main rules of HIPAA?

HIPAA lays out three rules for protecting PHI, including:

• The Privacy Rule
• The Security Rule
• The Breach Notification Rule

The HIPAA Privacy Rule

The HIPAA Privacy Rule outlines the circumstances under which a person may disclose or utilize PHI.

The regulations set by the privacy rule address topics such as:

• Which organizations must follow the HIPAA standards
• What is protected health information (PHI)
• How organizations can share and use PHI
• Permitted usage and disclosure of PHI
• Patient’s rights over their health information

Healthcare entities covered by HIPAA include:

• Health plans 
• Health care clearinghouses 
• Health care providers 

HIPAA also applies to business associates, who conduct healthcare transactions for covered entities.

The privacy rule restricts the use of health information, which could identify a person. Covered entities cannot use or disclose PHI unless:

• It’s permitted under the privacy rule
• The individual has authorized it in writing 

The privacy rule does not restrict de-identified health information.

The HIPAA Security Rule

The HIPAA Security Rule sets out the minimum standards for ePHI.

It covers the following concepts:

• The organizations that may need to follow the security rule and be deemed covered entities
• Safeguards, policies, and procedures that can be put in place to meet HIPAA compliance
• Health care information that is under the protection of the security rule

All the covered entities must protect all ePHI that they create, receive, store, or send. They must:

1. Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the PHI
2. Protect the ePHI against all threats to its security and integrity 
3. Protect it against impermissible use or disclosure
4. Train employees, and ensure compliance with the security rule
5. Adapt suitable policies and procedures

To reduce the risk of a breach to ePHI, the covered entities must also conduct a risk analysis and develop a risk management strategy.

The HIPAA Breach Notification Rule

The HIPAA Breach Notification Rule requires covered entities to send an alert when there is a violation of HIPAA regulations. Once a covered entity becomes aware of a breach, the alerts must be sent within 60 days from the discovery of the breach.

Covered entities are required to alert:

1. Affected individuals
2. Health and Human Services (HHS)
3. Media, if necessary

Business associates of a covered entity must inform their covered entity too.

The HHS must be informed right away if the breach affects more than 500 people. It will be published on the HHS website and the statement must also be published on the covered entity's website.

How often do you have to perform HIPAA training?

The frequency of required HIPAA training is determined by several criteria, including risk assessments, major changes to policies and procedures, and Office for Civil Rights (OCR) corrective action plans. In addition, it is advised that covered entities and business associates offer Privacy Rule refresher training at least once a year in addition to maintaining an ongoing security and awareness training program.

You can find answers to other questions you may have related to the HIPAA for healthcare workers requirements on the Health and Human Services (HHS) website.