This course is designed for doulas who wish to deepen their understanding of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) and ensure compliance in their practice. It covers the essentials of HIPAA, focusing on privacy and security rules, and how they apply to doula services. By the end of the course, participants will have a clear understanding of HIPAA requirements and best practices for safeguarding client information.

This course is reserved for our Professional Members

Course Prerequisite: None

Course Requirements:
A working Internet connection
A computer or mobile device capable of accessing the Internet

Students who complete this course will receive a certificate of completion.

 

 

 

Module 1	Introduction to HIPAA
Unit 1	Overview of HIPAA
Unit 2	Importance for Doulas
Module 2	Understanding HIPAA Privacy Rules
Unit 1	Privacy Standards
Unit 2	Protected Health Information (PHI)
Unit 3	Permitted Uses and Disclosures
Unit 4	Doulas' Role in Protecting Privacy
Unit 5	Real-life Scenarios in Protecting Privacy
Unit 6	Best Practices
Module 3	HIPAA Security Rule and Doulas
Unit 1	Security Standards
Unit 2	Ensuring the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of PHI
Unit 3	Physical, Technical, and Administrative Safeguards
Unit 4	Implementing Security Measures
Unit 5	Digital and Physical Record-Keeping
Unit 6	Technology and Data Encryption
Module 4	HIPAA and Client Rights
Unit 1	Client Rights Under HIPAA
Unit 2	Access to Medical Records
Unit 3	Amendments and Accountings of Disclosures
Unit 4	Doulas' Responsibilities
Unit 5	Informed Consent
Unit 6	Handling Client Requests and Complaints
Module 5	Breach Notification and HIPAA Violations
Unit 1	Understanding Breaches
Unit 2	What Constitutes a Breach
Unit 3	Consequences of HIPAA Violations
Unit 4	Legal Implications
Unit 5	Case Studies on Violations in Doula Practices
Module 6	Best Practices for HIPAA Compliance
Unit 1	Creating a HIPAA Compliant Practice
Unit 2	Policies and Procedures
Unit 3	Training and Awareness
Unit 4	Continuous Compliance
Unit 5	Regular Audits
Unit 6	Keeping Up-to-Date with Changes in HIPAA Regulations