The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - Revised
Author: Heidi Dalzell, Psy.D.
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Course Created: 2014
Practice Level: Intermediate
Heidi Dalzell, Psy.D.
Heidi Dalzell, Psy.D. is a psychologist in private practice specializing in eating disorders, as well as dual addictions, trauma, domestic violence and depression. She conducts individual and couples therapy with adolescent and adult clients. In addition to authoring numerous mental health courses she frequently blogs and writes newspaper articles about mental health topics.
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Course Summary
This continuing education course provides an overview of The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its implications for mental health practitioners.
Course Format
This course contains downloadable online lessons (PDF) and a practice test. When you're ready, purchase the course by clicking the "Add To Cart" button. This will let you take the test, complete the course evaluation and receive your certificate for CE credits.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the components of HIPAA
- Describe protected health information
- Outline information included in psychotherapy notes
Course Syllabus
- Introduction
- Components of HIPAA
- Health Care Portability
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Protected Health Information
- HIPAA Privacy Standards
- Notice of Privacy Practices
- Health Plan and Third Party Disclosures
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Patient Access to Records
- Therapy Notes vs. The Clinical Record
- HIPAA Security Standards
- Enforcement Rule
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