Course Description

The Learner will be able to:

• Explain what HIPAA is
• Understand the three parts of HIPAA
• Understand the importance of complying with HIPAA
• Define Protected Health Information
• Understand how HIPAA affects you
• Determine who to notify when there is a violation
• Explain the importance of reporting violations
• Understand Client’s Rights
• Discuss the Privacy Rule and its purpose;
• Determine when private information can or cannot be disclosed
• Explain how HIPAA and the Privacy Rule affect public health practice and research.