Course Overview

HIPAA compliance isn’t a one-time training event—it’s an ongoing responsibility that requires continuous awareness and vigilance. Even well-trained employees can become complacent, forget key provisions, or fail to recognize HIPAA violations in everyday situations. Privacy breaches continue to occur not because employees are malicious, but because they’ve lost sight of fundamental protections: discussing patients in elevators, leaving records visible, accessing information out of curiosity, or failing to secure electronic devices.

The consequences of HIPAA violations are severe and increasing. The Office for Civil Rights investigates thousands of complaints annually and has levied penalties ranging from thousands to millions of dollars. Beyond financial penalties, breaches damage patient trust, harm organizational reputation, and can result in criminal prosecution. Yet many healthcare workers operate under dangerous misconceptions—believing that accessing information for “good reasons” is acceptable, that verbal disclosures don’t count as violations, or that security measures are IT’s responsibility alone.

This essential awareness course refreshes and reinforces critical HIPAA knowledge for employees who have completed initial comprehensive training. Employees review major components of the Privacy and Security Rules, understand appropriate use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI), recognize individual rights under HIPAA including access and amendment, apply security safeguards to protect PHI in all formats, understand breach notification requirements and their responsibilities, and recall penalty provisions that underscore the seriousness of compliance. Additionally, the course has been updated with the 2024 Final Rule protecting reproductive health information. The goal is maintaining high awareness and preventing the compliance drift that leads to violations.

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What You’ll Learn

Upon completing this course, your employees will be able to:

✓ Identify major components of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and how they apply to daily work

✓ Understand when PHI can and cannot be used or disclosed including treatment, payment, operations, and required authorizations

✓ Recognize individual rights including access to records, amendment requests, accounting of disclosures, and restrictions

✓ Apply security practices including physical safeguards, technical controls, and administrative procedures

✓ Understand breach notification requirements and know when and how to report suspected breaches

✓ Recall penalty provisions including civil and criminal penalties for HIPAA violations

✓ Apply 2024 Final Rule protections for reproductive health information and understand new limitations on disclosure

Course Content

Lesson 1: Introduction

Purpose of annual awareness training, importance of continued vigilance, overview of course objectives

Lesson 2: HIPAA Basics

Quick review: Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule; covered entities and business associates; Protected Health Information (PHI) definition and examples; why HIPAA matters—patient trust and legal consequences

Lesson 3: Using and Disclosing PHI

Permitted uses: treatment, payment, healthcare operations (TPO); required disclosures; disclosures requiring authorization; minimum necessary standard; common violations to avoid; 2024 Final Rule: reproductive health information protections and restrictions on disclosure for certain investigations

Lesson 4: Individuals’ Rights of Access to PHI

Right to access medical records, right to request amendments, right to accounting of disclosures, right to request restrictions, right to confidential communications, timely response requirements, patient complaint procedures

Lesson 5: Securing PHI

Physical safeguards, technical safeguards, administrative safeguards, workstation security, mobile device protection, password management, recognizing security threats

Lesson 6: Breach Notification Rules

Definition of breach, when breaches must be reported, notification timelines, employee responsibility to report suspected breaches immediately, harm threshold and risk assessment, breach prevention

Lesson 7: Enforcement

OCR investigation and complaint process, civil penalties, criminal penalties, state attorney general enforcement, individual liability for employees, importance of reporting concerns internally

Who This Course Is For

👨‍⚕️ All Healthcare Workers Clinical staff, administrative staff, and anyone who handles or has access to Protected Health Information

🏥 Covered Entities Employees of hospitals, clinics, practices, health plans, and clearinghouses

🤝 Business Associates Workforce members of vendors, consultants, and contractors who handle PHI on behalf of covered entities

📋 Administrative Staff Front desk, billing, medical records, and scheduling personnel who work with PHI daily

🆕 Annual Training Requirement All workforce members requiring HIPAA refresher training to maintain awareness

👥 Everyone Previously Trained This course is designed for those who completed comprehensive initial HIPAA training

Certificate & Compliance

Upon successful completion, learners receive an official certificate of completion documenting their HIPAA Privacy & Security Awareness training for compliance records and regulatory documentation.

The course includes assessments that verify understanding of use/disclosure rules, individual rights, security practices, and breach notification. Certificates are generated immediately and can be downloaded or printed for employee files.

Supports Compliance With:

  • HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements
  • HIPAA Security Rule requirements
  • HIPAA Breach Notification Rule
  • 2024 Final Rule on reproductive health information
  • OCR guidance on workforce training
  • Annual refresher training recommendations

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Why Choose Evolve?

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Expert-Developed Content

Courses feature realistic scenarios, engaging multimedia, and knowledge checks to reinforce learning. Content developed by compliance experts ensures accuracy and relevance.

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Accessible Anywhere

Complete training anytime, anywhere on PCs, tablets, or smartphones. Your team can learn at their own pace without disrupting daily operations or scheduling conflicts.

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Engaging & Effective

Scenario-based learning & interactive elements promote retention better than lecture-style courses

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Trackable and Reportable

Monitor completion rates, track progress, and generate compliance reports. Maintain detailed records for audits and regulatory requirements.

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Transparent Pricing

Simple per-seat pricing with no hidden fees, surprise charges, or mandatory bundles. Volume discounts make compliance training affordable for organizations of any size.

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Easy Implementation

Begin training your team immediately – no lengthy implementation or waiting periods

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Scalable Solutions

Whether training 5 employees or 500, our platform scales to meet your organization’s needs. Custom course bundles available to address your specific training requirements and budget.

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Consistent Quality Training

Every learner receives the same high-quality, up-to-date content. Standardized training ensures your entire organization maintains consistent compliance knowledge.

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Ongoing Support

Dedicated customer support available to assist with questions, technical issues, or training customization needs.

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Keep Your Workforce Aware, Vigilant, and Compliant

HIPAA compliance requires continuous awareness. Provide your team with updated training that reinforces privacy protections, security practices, and the serious consequences of violations—including the latest 2024 reproductive health protections.

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