HIPAA Training for Medical Couriers: Protecting Patient Information on the Move
22 min
5 sections
10 quiz questions
Medical couriers transport lab specimens, medical records, imaging discs, medications, and sensitive documents between facilities every day. Unlike staff who work inside controlled healthcare environments, couriers carry PHI through public spaces, in vehicles, and across multiple locations. This course teaches couriers how HIPAA applies to their unique work environment and the specific safeguards required when patient information is literally in your hands and on the road.
Course Content
1
HIPAA Basics for Couriers
4 min
2
Chain of Custody—Your Core Responsibility
5 min
3
Vehicle and Transport Security
5 min
4
Verification and Handoffs
4 min
5
When Things Go Wrong
4 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
ePHI (Electronic)Paper RecordsVerbal DisclosuresMinimum NecessaryDe-identificationLimited Data SetsDesignated Record SetPHI Disposal / DestructionFront Desk / Check-InPhone ConversationsUnauthorized AccessNurses StationParking Lot / Public AreasHome Office / Remote WorkShared Workstations