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

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

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.