Introduction to HIPAA & HITECH: Why This Matters in Pharmacy
7 min
HIPAA & HITECH for Pharmacy Professionals: Privacy at the Counter and Beyond
An introduction to HIPAA and HITECH regulations tailored specifically for pharmacists and pharmacy staff. Learn how federal privacy and security rules apply to the unique pharmacy environment—from open-counter consultations and drive-through windows to e-prescribing systems and prescription pickups. This course covers your obligations to protect patient information in every interaction, whether face-to-face, over the phone, or through electronic systems.
Course Content
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Understanding PHI in the Pharmacy Setting
7 min
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3
The Privacy Rule in Pharmacy Practice
8 min
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4
The Open Counter Challenge: Verbal Disclosures and Physical Privacy
7 min
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5
Security Rule and Electronic Systems
6 min
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6
Breach Prevention and Your Daily Responsibilities
5 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
Student Reviews
5
★★★★★
Based on 64 reviews
finally a hipaa training that actually talks about pharmacy stuff. the drive thru section was helpful
CVS requires annual training and this counted
easy
covers retail pharmacy situations
most hipaa trainings are for doctors offices. this one actually covers what we deal with - people picking up for family members, insurance questions at the counter, all that
done quick
Walgreens accepted this for my annual requirement
the part about verified representatives was really helpful. always confused about who can pick up prescriptions
simple training
compounding pharmacy and this covered our specific privacy stuff
easy to get through on my lunch break
$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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