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2025-2026 HIPAA Training
This training helps University of Illinois employees refresh their understanding of protected health information (PHI) privacy and security protections. It also provides updates on changes to HIPAA regulations and potential risks. This training helps employees be successful in their job duties while protecting PHI and reducing risk to the university. This training is the keystone of the University of Illinois HIPAA Privacy and Security Training Program and is an annual requirement established by federal law. This year’s training is more in-depth than previous years and addresses all requirements of the federal regulations.
The training program contains eight short courses, also referred to as modules. Training can be paused and returned to as needed. Each of the courses has two to three questions that must be successfully answered to complete this requirement. Once the eight modules have been completed, the employee record will be automatically updated. A certification of completion will be provided after completing the final course.
HIPAA: Introduction to HIPAA
Provides an introduction to HIPAA, why it was created, and changes to the law in recent years.
HIPAA: Protected Health Information
Discusses what information does HIPAA protects, the identifiers that are required to be protected under HIPAA, and what information may be considered exempt.
HIPAA: Who Must Comply
Reviews the three categories of covered entities, the requirements for third-party business associates, and discusses the impact of HIPAA within higher education.
HIPAA: Privacy Rule
Discusses the Privacy Rule requirements and key components and patient rights.
HIPAA: Security Rule
Provides employees with guidance around about password security, physical security, information disposal, and the protection of health records.
HIPAA: Risks to PHI
Reviews common HIPAA violations and walks through several practice scenarios to test users’ ability to identify and prevent potential violations.
HIPAA: Data Breaches
Discuss best practices to follow that will prevent potential data compromise, examples of data breaches, and response efforts.
HIPAA: Enforcement
Identifies common HIPAA violations and Office for Civil Rights enforcement actions.