HIPAA Training for Universities & Research Institutions
25 min
5 sections
10 quiz questions
HIPAA training designed specifically for university faculty, researchers, staff, and graduate students. Covers hybrid entity designations, the FERPA/HIPAA intersection, using PHI in research, de-identification methods, IRB waivers, and real OCR enforcement actions at academic institutions. Built for compliance officers and IRB offices to assign as standalone or supplemental training.
Course Content
1
Does HIPAA Even Apply to Us? Universities as Hybrid Entities
5 min
2
FERPA vs. HIPAA: Which Law Protects Which Records?
5 min
3
Using PHI in Research: The Six Legal Pathways
6 min
4
De-Identification for Research: Safe Harbor vs. Expert Determination
5 min
5
Your Responsibilities: Protecting PHI Across Campus
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
Administrative SafeguardsTechnical SafeguardsAccess ControlsAudit ControlsTransmission SecurityMobile DevicesEmail SecurityCloud StorageSocial MediaAI & ChatGPTTelehealth PlatformsMedical DevicesUSB & Portable MediaRemote Access / VPNRisk AssessmentRisk ManagementAudit PreparationIncident ResponseePHI (Electronic)Designated Record SetPHI Disposal / DestructionPHI in Photos & VideoRight 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 & FundraisingPhishingInsider ThreatsUnauthorized AccessPassword SecurityNurses StationWaiting RoomExam RoomBreak RoomParking Lot / Public AreasHome Office / Remote WorkConference RoomsShared Workstations