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 SafeguardsMobile DevicesLaptops & WorkstationsEmail SecurityCloud StorageSocial MediaAI & ChatGPTTelehealth PlatformsUSB & Portable MediaRemote Access / VPNFax MachinesPrinters & CopiersRisk AssessmentRisk ManagementPolicies & ProceduresDocumentation RequirementsAudit PreparationIncident ResponseTraining DocumentationRight to AccessRight to AmendRight to AccountingRight to RestrictRight to Confidential CommunicationsNotice of Privacy PracticesAuthorization RequirementsFront Desk / Check-InPhone ConversationsFamily & VisitorsLaw Enforcement RequestsMedia InquiriesWorkers' CompensationPublic Health ReportingResearch UsesMarketing & FundraisingDeceased PatientsMinors & GuardiansHome Office / Remote WorkConference RoomsShared Workstations