*Course available in Annual membership only.
This introductory HIPAA course provides dental professionals with the foundational knowledge required to safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and ensure regulatory compliance. It breaks down the core tenets of the Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules, emphasizing patient rights—such as the right of access and the right to request restrictions—and the critical “Minimum Necessary” standard for data access. Designed for the modern practice, the training highlights digital compliance risks unique to dental teams, including the strict prohibition against confirming patient identities in Google review responses and the necessity of written authorization for social media marketing. Additionally, the course outlines essential cybersecurity habits, such as avoiding public Wi-Fi, identifying phishing emails to prevent ransomware, and locking unattended workstations. Finally, it details the internal incident reporting hierarchy and federal breach notification workflows, reinforcing that everyday privacy practices are vital to protecting your patients, your license, and your practice’s reputation.
