The purpose of this course is to review Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the recommended practices within the workplace, to educate and reinforce the knowledge of nurses; ARNP, RN, LPN, Therapist, Guardians and CNA/HHA who are working in the health care environment and various settings, as well as other students, individuals regarding Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). OBJECTIVES/ Goals – After successful completion of this course the students will be able to: 1. Define Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 2. Discuss the purpose for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 3. Describe Confidentiality of patients’ information 4. Discuss Protected Health Information (PHI) 5. Discuss the use of computerized documentation systems 6. Describe practices that protect the security of electronic Protected Health Information 7. Describe the responsibility of the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights