• Online, Self-Paced

This online HIPAA Training is designed to introduce students to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA is a U.S. healthcare law that was first passed in 1996. In this course, we will cover what HIPAA is, why it is important, and the key takeaways your organization needs to know.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Discuss what HIPAA is and why it is important
- Discuss the HIPAA Security Rule and why it is important
- Learn about the penalties for HIPAA violations

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Training, Education, and Awareness
  • Legal Advice and Advocacy
  • Program/Project Management and Acquisition

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.