HIPAA Privacy & Security for Covered Entities Course Overview
Most covered entities understand they must protect patient health information, but many don’t realize that HIPAA violations can result from well-intentioned staff who simply don’t understand the complex rules governing use and disclosure of PHI. A single breach can trigger federal investigations, mandatory reporting, and penalties starting at $100 per violation.
The 2024 Final Rule added new protections for reproductive healthcare information, creating additional compliance requirements that many organizations haven’t yet addressed. Without comprehensive training that covers both foundational HIPAA principles and recent regulatory changes, your staff may unknowingly expose your organization to enforcement actions and reputational damage.
This course provides the complete foundation your covered entity needs—from basic privacy principles to advanced security practices, breach notification requirements, and the latest regulatory updates.
What You’ll Learn
✓ Understand HIPAA fundamentals including who and what is covered by the Privacy Rule
✓ Identify permitted uses and disclosures of PHI and when patient authorization is required
✓ Apply individuals’ rights including access, amendment, accounting, and restriction requests
✓ Implement Security Rule safeguards with administrative, physical, and technical protections
✓ Follow breach notification procedures for identifying, reporting, and documenting breaches
✓ Recognize enforcement provisions including penalty tiers and your organization’s liability
✓ Comply with 2024 Final Rule protections for reproductive healthcare information
HIPAA Privacy & Security for Covered Entities Course Content
Lesson 1: Introduction
Course objectives, HIPAA’s purpose, and why comprehensive privacy and security training matters for covered entities.
Lesson 2: HIPAA Basics
Privacy Rule components, covered entities vs. business associates, protected health information (PHI) definition, minimum necessary standard, and organizational requirements.
Lesson 3: Using and Disclosing PHI
Permitted uses without authorization, required disclosures, optional disclosures, and when authorization is mandatory.
Lesson 4: Individuals’ Rights of Access to PHI
Right to access records, request amendments, receive accounting of disclosures, request restrictions on uses/disclosures, and confidential communications, plus organizational response requirements.
Lesson 5: Securing PHI
Security Rule requirements, administrative safeguards, physical safeguards, technical safeguards.
Lesson 6: Breach Notification Rules
Breach definition, risk assessment factors, notification timelines (individual, media, HHS), documentation requirements, and breach prevention strategies.
Lesson 7: Enforcement
Penalty tiers, enforcement authority, investigation procedures, resolution agreements, and recent enforcement actions.
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Who Should Take HIPAA Privacy & Security for Covered Entities
🏥 Healthcare Providers
Physicians, nurses, medical assistants in clinics and hospitals
🏢 Administrative Staff
Front desk, billing, scheduling, and medical records personnel
💼 Practice Managers
Clinic administrators and office managers overseeing HIPAA complianc
🏥 Hospital Departments
All departments handling PHI including labs, radiology, and pharmacy
📋 Health Plans
Insurance company staff processing claims and eligibility
🔄 Clearinghouses
Staff transmitting or processing healthcare transactions
Certificate & Compliance
Upon successful completion, learners receive an official certificate of completion demonstrating compliance with HIPAA training requirements for covered entities under 45 CFR §164.530(b).
The course includes scenario-based assessments that test judgment and decision-making skills in realistic healthcare situations, not just factual recall. This ensures employees can apply HIPAA principles to the ambiguous privacy and security situations they’re likely to encounter in clinical and administrative settings. Certificates are generated immediately and can be downloaded or printed for compliance documentation.
Supports Compliance With:
- HIPAA Privacy Rule (45 CFR §164.530(b))
- HIPAA Security Rule workforce training standards (45 CFR §164.308(a)(5))
- Breach Notification Rule documentation expectations
- Joint Commission compliance for patient rights and privacy
- CMS Conditions of Participation training requirements
- OCR audit and compliance review documentation
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No technical expertise required
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Full technical specifications provided
Dedicated support included
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.
ENSURE HIPAA COMPLIANCE TODAY
Give Your Team the Knowledge to Protect Patient Privacy
Patient privacy is fundamental to healthcare trust, but only informed workers can uphold HIPAA requirements effectively. Ensure compliance and protect your organization with comprehensive HIPAA training that covers Privacy Rule fundamentals, Security Rule safeguards, breach notification, and the latest 2024 regulatory updates.
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