An online course re the HIPAA Security Rule

This program is designed to provide healthcare professionals, IT staff, and business associates with the technical and administrative knowledge required to protect electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). Security Rule training focuses specifically on the safeguards used to prevent data breaches and unauthorized access.

Core Course Objectives

The primary goal is to ensure the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of ePHI. Key learning modules typically include: - Differentiate between the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the Security Rule, specifically identifying the unique technical requirements of ePHI. - Analyze the three pillars of HIPAA safeguards—Administrative, Physical, and Technical—and evaluate how they apply to various healthcare environments. - Conduct a foundational Risk Analysis as required by 45 CFR § 164.308(a)(1) to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to data security. - Implement best practices for access control, including encryption standards, audit controls, and multi-factor authentication (MFA). - Formulate an incident response and disaster recovery plan that aligns with federal reporting requirements in the event of a data breach or system failure.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Intro to HIPAA: PHI

    • Intro and PHI
  • 2

    Covered Entities

    • Covered Entity
  • 3

    The Security Rule Intro and Administrative Safeguards

    • Security Rule Intro and Admin Safeguards
  • 4

    Physical Safeguards

    • Security Rule: Physical Safeguards
  • 5

    Technical Safeguards

    • Security Rule Technical Safeguards
  • 6

    Organizational Requirements

    • Security Rule Organizational Requirements
  • 7

    BONUS MATERIAL

  • 8

    Course Eval and Quiz

    • Course Quiz

    • Course Evaluation

About the instructor

Senior Consultant

Michael Mackniak, JD

Michael Mackniak is an attorney, innovator and strategist.He specializes in coaching wellness professionals: caregivers, decision-makers and fiduciaries to develop comprehensive formulas in order to obtain the necessary services for their loved ones, friends or clients.Michael provides a team approach to consultation on the most difficult and challenging cases. He holds a law degree from Quinnipiac University, a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Bay Path University, is a National Certified Guardian and a certified brain injury specialist. His programs have received multiple awards and honors including national recognition from Eli Lily’s “Welcome Back Award”, NAMI’s “Hero Award” and the 2015 National College of Probate Judge’s “Isabella Award.”Michael is the nation’s foremost speaker on interrelated human service systems and developing efficient and effective methods for the delivery of needed resources to our most at need populations. He has lectured across the United States demonstrating the effectiveness of proactive planning in avoiding costly and ineffective interventions in all service settings. Commissioners, administrators, directors and clinicians utilize his practical approach to challenging systems issues in a world of decreasing resources and increasing expectations."Saving Melissa: The Seven 7C's for Curing the Mental Health System" offers readers insight and strategies into the process on creating an interrelated service system in their community. The book acts as a guide to all “Helping Professionals” wishing to deliver meaningful programming in the most effective and efficient manner.