HIPAA Awareness

Course overview

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes federal standards to protect patients' health information from being improperly used or disclosed. This interactive online course explains HIPAA regulations and the responsibilities required of all EMS personnel and agencies to safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI). Students will learn about patients' rights under HIPAA, when PHI may be legally disclosed, and the potential consequences of HIPAA violations. Additionally, the course covers practical safeguards for handling patient information, breach notification requirements, and how to maintain HIPAA compliance in emergency situations.