Understanding and Complying with HIPAA for Healthcare Professionals

Course overview

This Continuing Education course will provide the Healthcare provider with two (2) Contact hours of Continuing Education units (2 CEUs) that may be used for their license or certification requirements for continuing education. This course is designed to help Florida-based healthcare providers understand the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and how to apply them in everyday clinical practice. HIPAA is critical for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information (PHI) and promoting patient trust in the healthcare system. Healthcare providers play a crucial role in safeguarding PHI, and this course will provide an in-depth understanding of HIPAA regulations, Florida-specific healthcare laws, and practical strategies to prevent violations while maintaining high standards of patient care.