HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It was created to help protect patients’ private health information and ensure that healthcare providers handle that information with care and responsibility.
This Online HIPAA Course gives you a clear, straightforward introduction to the law, including what it covers, who it applies to, and why it matters in today’s healthcare world. The course is based on national guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and is enforced by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Whether you’re working in a clinical setting, part of a healthcare organization, or just want to understand your legal responsibilities, this training will give you the knowledge you need to help keep patient information private and secure.
Here’s a quick look at what we’ll cover in the course:
