HIPAA Training
Patient privacy isn't optional in a dental office. It's federal law. This six-hour course walks through the HIPAA rules that apply every day: how to handle paper charts, electronic records, phone calls, and texts in a way that keeps patient information protected. Discussion sessions and real-world scenarios make the rules concrete.
Course objectives
Upon completion, you will:
- Understand the history, purpose, and scope of HIPAA
- Know what counts as Protected Health Information (PHI) and what doesn't
- Apply the Privacy Rule's requirements in daily dental office work
- Implement Security Rule safeguards for electronic records
- Identify the steps to take if a breach occurs
- Recognize risk areas specific to dental offices and know how to address them
What you earn
A written exam follows the coursework. Passing earns a HIPAA certification valid for two years, tailored for dental health care providers.
The course includes case studies and group discussion. You'll work through situations that come up in actual dental offices, not abstract hypotheticals.
Prerequisites: None. Familiarity with dental office operations is helpful but not required.
Enroll in the 10-Week ProgramCourse content
Six hours organized around the three core HIPAA rules, with a final block focused on dental office-specific situations.
Introduction to HIPAA
History, purpose, and why HIPAA matters in healthcare settings.
Privacy Rule
What counts as PHI, when it can be used or disclosed, patient rights, and Notice of Privacy Practices requirements.
Security Rule
Administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. Risk assessments and staff training obligations.
Breach Notification Rule
What constitutes a breach, steps to take when one occurs, and reporting requirements.
Dental office situations
Common HIPAA challenges in dental settings: electronic records, patient communication by phone, email, and text.
Scenarios and discussion
Case studies with group discussion. Practical application of the rules to situations you'll actually encounter.
Ready to start your dental assisting career?
Call or text us. We're happy to answer questions before you enroll.
1306 W. Craig Rd Suite H, North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM