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Module 5: HIPAA Privacy Rule

PHI, Patient Rights & the Minimum Necessary Standard

Duration: 6 hours · Level: Intermediate · Lessons: 4

Healthcare's foundational privacy law. Know the 18 PHI identifiers, all six patient rights, the minimum necessary standard, and exactly when you can and cannot share health information.

Prerequisites​

Learning outcomes

By the end of this module you will be able to:

  • Identify all 18 PHI identifiers and apply de-identification rules
  • Explain all six HIPAA patient rights and how to fulfill each one
  • Apply the minimum necessary standard to real-world disclosure scenarios

Lessons in this module​

  1. C5.1 — PHI: The 18 Identifiers & De-Identification · 55 min
  2. C5.2 — Patient Rights Under HIPAA — All Six Rights · 55 min
  3. C5.3 — Permitted Uses, Disclosures & the Minimum Necessary Standard · 55 min
  4. C5.4 — Business Associates & Release of Information Workflows · 50 min

👉 Start here: C5.1 — PHI: The 18 Identifiers & De-Identification