Safeguarding patient data is more challenging than ever in a world of ongoing threats such as social engineering, ransomware, and dishonest insiders. Why not advance your career by becoming a Certified Dental Specialist in HIPAA (CDHS®)? Or perhaps you would like to level up your knowledge for your current role with your practice or organization.
This online, self-paced course makes it easy and convenient to advance your HIPAA knowledge. The comprehensive course consists of nine modules written by medical and dental subject matter experts. Your assigned Teaching Assistant is available to answer questions personally providing you with timely coaching and assistance.
Course Description
The course is divided into 3 segments: History of Privacy, HIPAA Privacy Rule, and HIPAA Security Rule. Each segment contains modules and lessons covering different aspects of the HIPAA laws. Throughout the course learning is enhanced through self-review questions, class discussion forums, learning activities, and final coursework assignments. This fully prepares you for the credential exam in order to earn the Certified Dental Specialist in HIPAA (CDHS®).
Topics covered in the History of Privacy include the Federal and State laws, HITECH Act, Omnibus Rule, and the Ethics of Privacy.
Topics covered in the Privacy Rule segment include Who Must Comply, Business Associates, Individually Identifiable Information, Permitted Uses and Disclosures, and the Privacy Rule Administrative Requirements.
Topics covered in the Security Rule segment include Administrative Safeguards, Technical Safeguards, Physical Safeguards, and the Security Risk Analysis and Breach Notification Reporting.
Here’s what our HIPAA graduates have to say:
“As the Practice Administrator, my doctors rely on me to make sure our office is compliant with HIPAA and OSHA. By attending the Dental Compliance Institute’s courses, I gained a better understanding of what HIPAA and OSHA is all about and what the compliance expectations are. The learning process and implementation was easy with classes that could be done at my own pace. If I ever needed clarification, I could always ask, and someone knowledgeable was available to help me.”
— Barb Houser, CDSO®, CDSH®, Practice Administrator
“As the Compliance Officer for my practice, it was unclear what was truly required for the position until I completed the OSHA and HIPAA programs. The knowledge gained has helped me excel with compliance needs in both HIPAA and OSHA. This reduces the stress for our practice, so the doctors can focus on what they do best, dentistry.”
— Kelli Lipthrott, RDH, BAS, CDHS®
“As a Registered Dental Hygienist, with 3 decades in practice, I often experienced the feeling that I had hit a dead end in my career. By attending the Dental Compliance Institute, I discovered the opportunity to set myself apart by taking my value to dentistry to a new and welcome higher level”.
— Trish Reynolds, CDRH, CDHS®