This course provides an overview of U.S. federal and state HIPAA requirements, including privacy, security, and breach notification standards. It is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Because laws and interpretations may change, organizations are responsible for ensuring compliance with current requirements applicable to their jurisdiction and policies.

Who should take this course? Employees who have access to patient sensitive information
What industry does this course apply to? Transportation or Trucking Industry; Medical Industry
Time to Complete this Course: 50 minutes

Key Takeaways from the HIPAA eLearning course:

• The purpose of HIPAA and how it applies to employees with access to PHI across various roles, from front desk to IT.
• How to identify protected health information (PHI) in forms, electronic systems, or conversations.
• The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, including safeguards for PHI and electronic PHI (ePHI), updated with 2025 requirements like multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Common pitfalls that lead to HIPAA violations, such as unsecured communications or improper device use.
• Methods for securely disposing of paper records, devices, and digital media containing PHI.
• Rules and risks of using personal devices (BYOD) for tasks involving PHI, including texting and emailing prohibitions.
• Procedures for reporting suspected breaches, including who to contact internally and why you shouldn’t investigate alone.
• Consequences of noncompliance, including organizational sanctions and lessons from anonymized enforcement case studies.