Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (DSP)

Course Description

This course provides an essential overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and its role in safeguarding patient privacy. Learners will gain an understanding of what HIPAA is, why it matters, and the responsibilities healthcare professionals and organizations have in protecting Protected Health Information (PHI). The training also covers the potential consequences of non-compliance and outlines patient privacy rights to ensure that staff can confidently meet regulatory requirements and uphold ethical standards in care.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Define HIPAA and explain its purpose.

• Describe why HIPAA is important in healthcare and related settings.

• Identify what constitutes Protected Health Information (PHI).

• Recognize the 7 patient privacy rights under HIPAA.

• Explain the consequences of non-compliance.