Annual HIPAA Training 2026
Course Overview
This HIPAA training provides essential knowledge on protecting patient health information and complying with federal regulations. Participants will learn the core Privacy and Security Rules, practical steps for handling PHI responsibly, and strategies to prevent data breaches through effective risk management. Designed for healthcare professionals and staff, the course ensures readiness to maintain compliance and safeguard sensitive information. This course completes HIPAA training requirements for 2026, and will be revised for 2027.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Understand HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules to protect patient information and comply with legal requirements.
Apply compliance responsibilities in daily work by handling PHI correctly and reporting incidents promptly.
Prevent breaches through risk mitigation by following security best practices and recognizing vulnerabilities.
Target Audience
Anyone handling protected health information (PHI) or SUD treatment records, including but not limited to: healthcare providers, clinicians, behavioral health professionals, administrative and data staff and consultants.
Faculty
Susan Bradley
Disclosure
Susan Bradley discloses no such relationships exist
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.
Date of Release
December 22nd, 2025
Date of Most Recent Review
December 22nd, 2025
Expiration Date
December 31st, 2026
Accreditation
This course is not accredited for Continuing Medical Education, but fulfills the annual privacy training requirement for Epifluence staff and contractors having access to PHI or SUD treatment records.