Confidentiality 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA

Course overview

Course Description: This course provides a practical, compliance-focused examination of the federal confidentiality framework governing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records. Drawing from the integrated analysis of 42 CFR Part 2 and the HIPAA Privacy Rule, participants will gain operational clarity on consent requirements, permitted disclosures, court orders and subpoenas, emergency exceptions, audit and research uses, electronic health record (EHR) safeguards, breach response, and redisclosure limitations. Designed for psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, substance abuse counselors, administrators, and compliance officers. This course translates regulatory language into real-world workflows. Emphasis is placed on dual compliance, documentation standards, consent management, legal risk reduction, and maintaining patient trust while supporting safe care coordination. This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate, and advanced-level practitioners who work in substance abuse assessment or treatment. It is also a good resource for licensed therapists who need continuing education in ethics for license renewal. Authors: Compiled by DiDona from Federal law, SAMHSA, and HHS Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with detailed information about domestic violence. Specifically, the practitioner will: Differentiate between the scope, purpose, and disclosure requirements of 42 CFR Part 2 and the HIPAA Privacy Rule, including identifying when the more protective standard applies. Apply Part 2 consent requirements and disclosure exceptions (e.g., medical emergencies, court orders, audits, and reporting obligations) to real-world behavioral health scenarios. Describe practical compliance safeguards within behavioral health settings Citation: DiDona, TM (2026), Confidentiality 42 CFR Part2 and HIPAA. CE-Classes.com Compiled from multiple sources including Federal law, SAMHSA, and HHS