Online HIPAA Compliance Certification Course & Overview

Are you passionate about delivering quality healthcare? HIPAA — the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act — governs how every healthcare professional handles
patient information. Whether you are drawing blood, assisting a physician, managing
patient records, or working at the front desk, you are legally responsible for protecting
patient privacy every single day.
This course can be completed entirely online at your own pace. The curriculum covers
the HIPAA Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, protected health information (PHI), patient
rights, breach notification requirements, penalties for violations, and practical compliance
strategies for real healthcare workplace scenarios.
Upon course completion, students will receive their official HIPAA Compliance
Certificate from PCT Institute of Healthcare.

Student Experience While Taking Our Online HIPAA Compliance Course
The online HIPAA Compliance Certification is designed to work with your schedule. Courses are self-paced and accessible
24/7. All modules are mobile-friendly. The curriculum can be completed in as little as 1 to 2 weeks, but students will have up to
3 months to complete the course from the time of enrollment.
Upon registration, students will be given the option to create an account with their own password, allowing immediate access
to the program. Students who do not choose this option will have their accounts created for them.
Students will be assigned an instructor who will send a welcome email that includes information about the student’s account
and program. Your assigned instructor is available to answer any questions throughout the course via phone, email, and
Zoom by appointment.

HIPAA Course Prerequisites
No prior healthcare experience or supplies are required to enroll in the Online HIPAA Compliance Certification Course. This
course is 100% online and entirely self-paced — no kits, no textbooks, no shipping, and no in-person requirements of any
kind. This course is open to current healthcare students, working professionals, and anyone seeking to formalize their
compliance knowledge. A high school diploma or equivalent GED is recommended.

Online HIPAA Compliance Course Curriculum
The HIPAA Compliance Certification includes 50 hours of comprehensive online course content covering the following topics:
• Overview of HIPAA and its purpose in healthcare • Breach notification rules and reporting procedures
• The HIPAA Privacy Rule and its requirements • Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) and
third-party compliance
• The HIPAA Security Rule and electronic PHI (ePHI) • The HITECH Act and expanded HIPAA obligations
• Protected Health Information (PHI): identification and
safeguarding
• HIPAA enforcement, civil and criminal penalties
• Patient rights: access, amendment, and accounting
of disclosures
• Real-world violation case studies and lessons
learned
• Permitted uses and disclosures without patient
authorization
• Workplace policies and best practices for compliance
• Minimum necessary standard and role-based access • HIPAA in the context of telehealth and digital records

Students must successfully complete all course modules to receive their HIPAA Compliance Certificate.

HIPAA Course Instructor
The HIPAA Compliance Certification course is developed and overseen by Nancy L. Kimmel, MSN, FNP-BC — a
board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, and doctoral-level medical student with over 14 years of
healthcare education experience. As the owner and director of PCT Institute of Healthcare, Nancy brings real-world clinical
expertise and a deep commitment to producing practice-ready healthcare professionals.
Students will be assigned a designated instructor upon enrollment who will personally reach out via welcome email and
remain available throughout the program via phone, email, and Zoom by appointment.

What’s Included With Our Online HIPAA Compliance Course
• HIPAA Compliance Certificate upon successful completion
• 50 hours of comprehensive online course content
• Access to additional resources and digital reference materials
• Access to qualified instructors including board-certified Family Nurse Practitioners
• Available meeting times via Zoom by appointment with experienced medical professionals
• PCT Student Portal access — mobile-friendly, available 24/7

Why Add HIPAA Certification to Your Healthcare Career?
HIPAA compliance knowledge is expected of every healthcare professional — but few take the time to get formally certified.
Adding your HIPAA Compliance Certificate to your resume sets you apart from other candidates, demonstrates
professionalism to employers, and protects you from personal liability in the workplace.
This certification is the perfect complement to any PCT Institute program including Medical Assistant (CCMA), Phlebotomy
Technician, Patient Care Technician, Medical Administrative Assistant, and Clinical Lab Assistant. For just $75, it is one of the
smartest additions you can make to your healthcare career portfolio.

FAQs About Our Online HIPAA Compliance Certification Course
Does the online HIPAA course require an in-person test?
No! The HIPAA Compliance Certification is 100% online from start to finish. There are no in-person requirements, no testing
centers, and no scheduled class times. Complete everything entirely at your own pace from any device, anywhere.

Is there an internship or externship requirement?
No internship or externship is required. This course is entirely self-paced and online. There are no clinical hours, no live requirements, and no outside facility requirements of any kind. Simply complete your coursework and receive your certificate!

Are any supplies or materials required?
No supplies are needed whatsoever. Everything is delivered digitally through the PCT Student Portal. There are no kits to purchase, no textbooks to buy, and nothing to ship. Just log in and start learning!

How do the credit hours work?
The HIPAA Compliance Certification program is 50 clock hours. Depending on an outside institution’s transfer credit policy, clock hours may be convertible to credit hours. Students should check directly with their institution regarding transfer credit eligibility.

Is Phlebotomy Career Training accredited?
Phlebotomy Career Training is a licensed proprietary school in the state of Michigan. Our national testing partners who have approved our programs are accredited, meaning our graduates are recognized and eligible to work anywhere in the United States. These organizations include the NHA, AMCA, NTA, NAPTP, AMT, NIVA, and PTCB. We are a private for-profit post-secondary school licensed by the state of Michigan.

Does Phlebotomy Career Training accept Financial Aid?
Phlebotomy Career Training does not offer credit hours and therefore does not accept federal financial aid. Phlebotomy Career Training accepts private scholarships, state-funded assistance, and other types of financial aid where applicable.

Is HIPAA Certification a good supplement to other healthcare programs?
Absolutely — and we highly recommend it! The HIPAA Compliance Certification is the perfect companion credential for any PCT Institute program. Every healthcare professional interacts with patient information daily, making HIPAA knowledge an essential and highly marketable skill across every healthcare specialization. For just $75, it is one of the smartest additions you can make to your healthcare career portfolio.

Is the HIPAA Compliance Certificate valid nationwide?
Yes! The HIPAA Compliance Certificate from PCT Institute of Healthcare is valid throughout the United States. Since HIPAA is federal law, compliance training is recognized and applicable in every state. All students should verify any additional employer-specific training requirements with their workplace or state licensing board.

Does the HIPAA Compliance Certificate expire?
Your certificate is issued upon completion of the course. However, HIPAA regulations do evolve, and staying current with updates is always recommended for working professionals.