Course 625 HIPAA for Healthcare Workers is intended for clinical roles in medical (non-dental) settings who diagnose, treat, or support patient care under a covered entity (CE), such as:

• Front Desk/Reception
• In-house Interpreters
• Medical Assistants
• Medical Coders/Billers (in-house)
• Nurses
• Paramedics/EMTs
• Pharmacists
• Physical Therapists
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians

Course 626 HIPAA for Administrators is intended for internal non-clinical staff within a CE who manage, process, or oversee PHI for operational, compliance, or financial purposes, such as:

• Compliance or Privacy Officers
• Healthcare Administrators
• Health Information Managers
• IT Administrators

Course 625 HIPAA for Business Associates is intended for external entities or individuals not employed by the CE who create, receive, maintain, or transmit PHI on behalf of the CE, such as:

• Cloud-based EHR or Practice Management Vendors
• Consulting or Law Firms handling PHI
• Document Shredding or Disposal Vendors
• External Interpreter Services
• External Laboratories
• External Transcription Services
• IT Service Providers / Managed Hosting Companies
• Third-party Medical Billing Companies

Course 636 HIPAA for Workerforce Members is intended for internal, non-clinical, and non-administrative personnel under the CE's direct control who may incidentally or operationally encounter PHI, such as:

• Cafeteria or Facilities Staff
• Environmental Services/Housekeeping
• Patient Transporters
• Research Assistants (if employed by CE)
• Security Personnel
• Volunteers or Interns

Course 637 HIPAA for Dentalcare Workers is intended for clinical roles in dental settings who perform diagnosis, treatment, or dental support services under a CE, such as:

• Dental Assistants
• Dental Office Supervisors
• Dental Hygienists
• Dentists
• Orthodontic Assistants
• In-house Interpreters

Yes, our HIPAA training courses are fully aligned with the most recent regulations. Our dedicated team keeps a vigilant eye on updates from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Whenever there are changes or new guidelines, our course content is promptly updated to ensure compliance with the latest standards.

It's important to note that official "HIPAA certification" doesn't exist, as federal agencies responsible for HIPAA compliance do not recognize or endorse any certification programs, training providers, or compliance auditors.

However, when referring to "HIPAA certification," it typically means one of two things:

• An individual has earned a certificate from a reputable HIPAA training program.
• An organization has passed a HIPAA compliance audit successfully.

Yes! Students will retain access to all course materials even after finishing the HIPAA training. This means students can revisit content, resources, and reference documents at any time. Our commitment is to ensure students are equipped with the latest HIPAA compliance practices. This access allows students to refresh their knowledge as needed and stay informed about any updates or changes in regulations.

The time it takes to complete the HIPAA training courses largely depends on your schedule and pace. Designed with flexibility in mind, our online courses allows you to learn at your own speed.

• Average completion time:Depending on the course you select most participants finish the courses in approximately 1 to 2 hours.
• Customizable Learning: Whether you want to finish quickly or take your time, you have the option to spread out the course sessions as needed.

This structure accommodates different learning styles, ensuring that you can fit the course into your routine without stress.

Participants are allowed to take the test as many times as needed until they pass the course final exam. This ensures that all individuals can achieve a passing score without limits on the number of attempts they can make. Please note: if a student fails the final exam 3 times within 48 hours they must wait 24 hours before attempted the final exam again. During this time, the student should review the course material to improve their understanding.

Yes, if you have purchased a training certificate package before taking the course. Otherwise, if you complete the course and final exam before buying a training certificate package, your exam score will be saved in our training system, allowing you to purchase a training certificate package whenever you choose.

Yes, they are designed to be completely self-paced. You have the freedom to progress through the material on your own timeline, tailoring your study sessions to fit your personal and professional commitments. There's no pressure from strict deadlines, allowing you to move through the course at a speed that best suits your learning style and schedule. This flexibility means you can prioritize your learning alongside other responsibilities, all while gaining essential knowledge at your own pace.

Yes! You have two options:

1. Without IACET accreditation: Time tracking will be disabled.
2. With IACET accreditation: Time tracking will be enabled, and the IACET logo will appear on your training certificate once you have completed the required time and passed the final exam.

Yes. Students and employers can validate the HIPAA training course certificates using our website. It's quick and easy! You can feel confident knowing the certificate is valid and was issued by OSHAcademy. To validate your training certificate click here.

There is no legally defined refresher period for HIPAA training. HIPAA's Security Rule simply mandates that organizations conduct training "periodically." As a best practice, many organizations opt for annual training to help ensure employees know and understand HIPAA requirements.

Yes, the HIPAA training is fully accessible on both mobile and tablet devices. This compatibility ensures that you can conveniently access the course materials anytime, anywhere, on the go. Whether you're using an iOS or Android device, the training experience is optimized to provide ease of navigation and a seamless learning process across all screen sizes.

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• Associate all of your employees with your organization within our training system.
• Designate "managers" that can view/print/save employee''s training certificates from their dashboard.
• Reset employee's passwords.
• Add employees to the organization.
• Create teams within your organization.
• Assign "Team Leaders" that can view/print/save training certificates, and reset team members passwords.
• Generate Excel training reports.
• Purchase certificates for multiple employees in a single invoice.
• Apply business discounts to invoices if applicable.