HIPAA Compliance for Ophthalmology Staff (v2.1)

Interactive HIPAA compliance training with click-through explorations, embedded videos, visual callouts, and mid-course knowledge checks. Covers Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules, PHI handling, patient rights, office safeguards, breach response, and final certification.

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Last Update	04/23/2026
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Course

Module 1: Introduction to HIPAA

6Lessons ·
- Video: HIPAA — Your Health Information, Your Rights
- What is HIPAA and why it matters in eye care
- The Three HIPAA Rules
- Covered Entities and Business Associates
- Consequences of Non-Compliance
- Knowledge Check: Module 1
  
  10 xp
Module 2: Protected Health Information (PHI)

5Lessons ·
- The 18 PHI Identifiers — click to explore
- PHI specific to ophthalmology
- Electronic PHI vs. physical PHI — click examples
- The Minimum Necessary Standard
- Knowledge Check: Module 2
  
  10 xp
Module 3: Patient Rights and Authorizations

6Lessons ·
- Video: Your Rights Under HIPAA
- Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)
- Patient Rights — click to see how to handle each
- Authorizations vs. Routine Disclosures — click for reasoning
- Handling Patient Requests and Complaints
- Knowledge Check: Module 3
  
  10 xp
Module 4: Office and Clinical Safeguards

7Lessons ·
- Video: HIPAA Security Rule and Cyber-Attacks
- Front desk best practices
- EHR access controls and screen locks
- Secure faxing and messaging
- Disposal of PHI — click each method for the process
- Photographing patients for clinical records
- Knowledge Check: Module 4
  
  10 xp
Module 5: Breach Prevention and Response

5Lessons ·
- What is a breach?
- Common breach scenarios — click for the right response
- How to report a potential breach
- Breach notification timelines
- Knowledge Check: Module 5
  
  10 xp
Module 6: Final Assessment

1Lessons ·
- HIPAA Compliance Certification Quiz
  
  10 xp