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FERPA Training for Higher Education Staff: Protecting Student Records

45 min
6 sections
12 quiz questions
Comprehensive FERPA training for college and university employees. Learn what counts as an education record, how directory information and opt-outs work, when student records may be disclosed without consent, what rights students hold, and how FERPA is actually enforced. Designed for faculty, staff, administrators, and anyone who handles student information.

Course Content

  • 1

    What FERPA Is and Who It Covers

    7 min

  • 2

    Education Records and What Is Excluded

    8 min

  • 3

    Directory Information and the Opt-Out

    7 min

  • 4

    Disclosing Records Without Consent: The Exceptions

    9 min

  • 5

    Student Rights and Institutional Obligations

    7 min

  • 6

    Everyday Compliance and How FERPA Is Enforced

    7 min

What You'll Learn

  • Core HIPAA regulations and requirements
  • Protected Health Information (PHI) handling
  • Privacy and security best practices
  • Breach notification procedures
  • Real-world scenarios and applications
  • Compliance documentation requirements
Administrative Safeguards Mobile Devices Laptops & Workstations Email Security Cloud Storage Social Media AI & ChatGPT Telehealth Platforms USB & Portable Media Remote Access / VPN Fax Machines Printers & Copiers Risk Assessment Risk Management Policies & Procedures Documentation Requirements Audit Preparation Incident Response Training Documentation Right to Access Right to Amend Right to Accounting Right to Restrict Right to Confidential Communications Notice of Privacy Practices Authorization Requirements Front Desk / Check-In Phone Conversations Family & Visitors Law Enforcement Requests Media Inquiries Workers' Compensation Public Health Reporting Research Uses Marketing & Fundraising Deceased Patients Minors & Guardians Home Office / Remote Work Conference Rooms Shared Workstations
$19.99
one-time payment
  • 90-day access to complete
  • Professional certificate included
  • Unlimited quiz retakes
  • Mobile-friendly access
  • Instant access after payment

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