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About HIPAA Training for Healthcare Workers
HIPAA Training for Healthcare Workers is a 1.5-hour online course for healthcare professionals and other workforce members who handle Protected Health Information (PHI). It explains how HIPAA requirements apply to day-to-day healthcare responsibilities and the protection of patient information.
The course covers the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules through realistic workplace scenarios, knowledge checks, and interactive activities. Learners also complete a comprehensive final exam to reinforce their understanding of HIPAA requirements.
This course is provided by HIPAA Exams, a 360training® brand.
What's New in This Course?
This course has been updated to reflect current HIPAA guidance and related federal healthcare privacy, security, and interoperability requirements.
Updates include:
- 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA harmonization requirements
- Current guidance for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) records
- Updated ONC and CMS interoperability requirements
- Additional guidance on secure email and telehealth
- Updated API and information blocking guidance
Who Needs HIPAA Training in Healthcare?
HIPAA training is typically required for any healthcare workforce member whose job involves using, accessing, sharing, storing, or disposing of Protected Health Information (PHI). That often includes clinical roles such as:
- Registered nurses
- Physicians
- Medical assistants
- CNAs
- Phlebotomists
- Imaging staff
- Lab personnel
- Pharmacy technicians
- Medical couriers
Training is especially important when someone:
- Starts a new role or begins work at a new facility
- Gains access to electronic health records (EHRs) or other systems with PHI
- Handles patient communications by phone, email, portals, or texting
- Works with vendors or third parties who may handle PHI
- Experiences a privacy or security concern, policy update, audit, or incident
Even when job titles vary across organizations, employers often mandate HIPAA training based on PHI access and job duties rather than the name of the position.
If you need training for a different healthcare role or responsibility, explore our full selection of HIPAA training courses to find the option that fits your needs.
Course Topics
This course focuses on the following topics:
- Introduction to HIPAA
- HIPAA Privacy Rule
- HIPAA Security Rule
- HIPAA Enforcement and Breach Notification Rules
Course Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of HIPAA legislation.
- Explain the changes implemented to HIPAA by the Omnibus Final Rule.
- Identify the key elements of the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Enforcement Rule.
- Explain the process for Breach Notification.
- Describe the Unique Identifiers and Transaction and Code Set Rules.
- Illustrate how to apply these rules to workplace responsibilities.
Is HIPAA Training Mandatory for All Healthcare Workers?
HIPAA requires organizations to train their workforce members on HIPAA policies and procedures as needed for their job duties. In practical terms, anyone whose role involves access to protected health information (PHI) should complete HIPAA training. This commonly includes:
- Medical students
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Chiropractors
- Medical staff
- Hospital staff
- Pharmacy staff
- Other healthcare workers directly involved in treatment
It can also apply to non-clinical staff such as billing, scheduling, records, and administrative teams if they handle or have access to PHI.
How Often Do Healthcare Workers Need to Renew their HIPAA Training?
A widely used best practice is to complete HIPAA training every 12 months. However, you should retake HIPAA training immediately following any major policy changes, security incidents, or audits, since these events often introduce updated procedures or highlight areas where refresher training is necessary. Your employer or facility may also require more frequent training based on your role and access to PHI.
Can Healthcare Workers Get OSHA and HIPAA Training Together?
Yes. Healthcare workers can take bundled training that combines HIPAA education with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens training, making it convenient to complete both courses in one package.
Explore our OSHA BBP and HIPAA training for healthcare to learn more about the courses included in the bundle.
How Much Does HIPAA Training for Healthcare Workers Cost?
Pricing for HIPAA Training for Healthcare Workers may vary over time. Your enrollment includes access to the 1.5-hour online, self-paced course, interactive activities, knowledge checks, and a comprehensive final exam. See the current price listed on this page before enrollment.
Will I Receive CEUs for Completing this HIPAA Course?
Yes. This program includes 0.2 IACET-approved CEUs, and you’ll also receive an instant certificate of completion after finishing the course and passing any required exams.
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