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HIPAA Essentials (Foundation Overview)

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Last Updated 07/2024

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What you'll learn

Examine the purpose and, in general terms, the requirements of HIPAA

Identify what qualifies as protected health information and electronic protected health information

Recognize identifiers of protected health information

Examine the requirements of the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule

Skills covered in this course

HIPAA Essentials (Foundation Overview) HIPAA Privacy Rule Security Rule Breach Notification Rule health information

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Description

This training gives an overview of how HIPAA protects patient information, from protected health information (PHI) through the rules that govern its use.

What this course covers:

PHI, its identifiers, and how it is de-identified
The Privacy Rule and individuals' rights over PHI
The Security Rule and safeguards for electronic PHI (ePHI)
The Breach Notification Rule and responding to breaches

Updated to address the 2024 HIPAA Privacy Rule supporting reproductive health care privacy. A solid overview for anyone handling PHI.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How HIPAA protects patient information end to end — from what PHI is, through the identifiers and de-identification, to the rules governing its use.

The defined process of stripping identifiers so information is no longer protected health information. It is a specific procedure, not simply removing a name.

Yes — the Privacy Rule and the rights it gives individuals over their own PHI are covered, alongside the Security Rule.

Same scope, less detail. The in-depth training examines every rule governing PHI handling; this gives you the working overview.

Staff needing solid general understanding without the full depth — commonly refresher training or roles with occasional PHI contact.

This course is designed for employees who need to complete HIPAA Essentials (Foundation Overview) training

Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.

The course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.

Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.

Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.

Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).

Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.

Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.

Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.

Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.

Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.

Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.

Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.

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