HIPAA Privacy & Security

About Course

If your nonprofit handles patient health information, HIPAA applies to you. This course gives your team the practical knowledge they need to stay compliant, avoid costly violations, and protect the people you serve. Whether you’re new to healthcare compliance or need a solid refresher, this is the hipaa training for nonprofits that fits the way your organization actually works.

You’ll learn exactly what counts as Protected Health Information (PHI) and how to handle it correctly across paper, electronic, and verbal formats. We cover the Privacy Rule and Security Rule in plain language — when you can share patient information, how to protect electronic records, and what your organization must do if something goes wrong. From phishing threats to proper document disposal, you’ll walk away with real-world habits that prevent the most common violations.

What You Will Learn

This course walks you through every key area of HIPAA compliance — from understanding who qualifies as a Covered Entity or Business Associate, to navigating patient rights, managing vendor agreements, and responding to a breach. You’ll learn how to recognize security threats like phishing and ransomware, set up safe remote work practices, and handle sensitive records like mental health and substance abuse documentation.

By the end, you’ll know your personal responsibilities under HIPAA, understand how enforcement and penalties work, and have a clear action plan for applying these rules every day. This is hipaa training for nonprofits designed to be practical, not just informational.

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Course Content

Hipaa Training for Nonprofits

  • 1. Hipaa Training for Nonprofits Course Introduction
  • 2. Understanding HIPAA and Its Purpose
  • 3. What is Protected Health Information (PHI)
  • 4. The HIPAA Privacy Rule
  • 5. Patient Rights Under HIPAA
  • 6. HIPAA Security Rule – Administrative Safeguards
  • 7. HIPAA Security Rule – Physical and Technical Safeguards
  • 8. Recognizing and Preventing Security Threats
  • 9. Breach Notification and Incident Response
  • 10. Working with Business Associates
  • 11. Common HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them
  • 12. Enforcement, Penalties, and Your Role
  • 13. Course Conclusion

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