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Module 6: HIPAA Security Rule & Access Control

Safeguards, Breach Notification & Audit Management

Duration: 5 hours · Level: Intermediate · Lessons: 3

Where the Privacy Rule governs who sees PHI, the Security Rule governs how electronic PHI (ePHI) is protected. Know all three safeguard categories, breach notification timelines, and how to respond to a security incident.

Prerequisites​

Learning outcomes

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

  • Apply all three HIPAA Security Rule safeguard categories
  • Implement role-based access control and audit monitoring
  • Execute the breach notification process within required timelines

Lessons in this module​

  1. C6.1 — The Three Safeguard Categories: Administrative, Physical & Technical · 55 min
  2. C6.2 — Role-Based Access Control & Minimum Necessary Access · 45 min
  3. C6.3 — Breach Notification: When, Who & How Fast · 50 min

👉 Start here: C6.1 — The Three Safeguard Categories: Administrative, Physical & Technical