Frequently Asked Questions
All you wanted to know about HIPAA
Welcome to HIPAA Training Academy’s FAQ section
How do I know which HIPAA training course is right for me?
At HIPAA Training Academy, we offer specialized courses based on your role or organization type. To get started, identify the category that best fits you:
Healthcare Providers: For individuals or facilities involved in direct patient care.
Mental Health Professionals: For those offering treatment related to mental or behavioral health.
Business Associates: For companies or professionals providing services to healthcare entities (e.g., IT, billing, legal, etc.).
Insurance Brokers & Agents: For professionals involved in health insurance sales or administration.
Employers & Group Health Plans: For HR teams managing employee health benefits.
Once you've identified your category, choose the corresponding course tailored to your needs.
Should I take the HIPAA Awareness training, the HIPAA Security training, or both?
HIPAA Awareness Training:
This is required for everyone who handles or comes into contact with Protected Health Information (PHI). It covers HIPAA fundamentals, individual responsibilities, and privacy safeguards—including updates from the HITECH Act and Omnibus Rule.HIPAA Security Training:
This course focuses specifically on electronic PHI (ePHI) and is intended for IT staff, HIPAA Compliance Officers, business owners, and anyone involved in securing digital data systems. If you’re not responsible for technical implementation, the Awareness course alone is typically sufficient.
I’m a medical student. Which course should I take?
Medical students are generally required to take the HIPAA Awareness Training for Healthcare Providers. This course gives you the foundational knowledge necessary before handling any patient information. You won’t need the Security Training unless you’re involved in managing electronic systems or HIPAA implementation.
What are the technical requirements to take the training?
All you need is a computer (or tablet), an internet connection, and a standard web browser. Our platform is fully online—accessible anytime, anywhere.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Absolutely! Upon successful completion of the training and passing the final quiz, you'll receive a HIPAA Certificate of Completion, which you can download, print, or share with your employer. This certificate is valid proof of training for audits or compliance checks.
How long is the HIPAA certificate valid? Do I need to renew it?
While HIPAA law doesn't set a specific renewal period, best practice is to renew your HIPAA training annually—especially if your job role changes or new regulations are introduced. Many employers require yearly training as part of ongoing compliance programs.
How long does it take to complete the training?
Most users complete the HIPAA Awareness Training in about 1 to 1.5 hours, while the HIPAA Security Training can take an additional 1 hour, depending on your role and familiarity with the content.
Do you offer group training or discounts for teams?
Yes, we offer group licensing options and volume discounts for organizations, clinics, hospitals, and business associates training 5 or more employees. We also provide a centralized admin dashboard for tracking staff progress and completion certificates. Contact us for a custom quote.
Pricing and Enrollment
What is the cost of individual HIPAA training?
The cost for an individual course is $29.99—whether it's the HIPAA Awareness or HIPAA Security course.
You can also purchase both as a bundle for $49.99, offering a discounted rate. To get the bundle price, simply add both courses to your cart at checkout.
Who should take individual training?
This training is ideal for individual professionals who want to earn a HIPAA certificate, meet job or contract requirements, or gain a better understanding of HIPAA compliance. It’s perfect for healthcare workers, students, consultants, freelancers, and more.
Can I start the training immediately after signing up?
Yes! After creating your account and completing payment, you can log in right away using your username and password to begin your training.
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Do I need to take the HIPAA Awareness training course, HIPAA Security training course, or both?
Everyone needs to take the HIPAA Awareness training course which is required by the HIPAA Privacy regulations. This training goes over each person's responsibilies and required safeguards before being given access to protected health information. In addition, the HIPAA Awareness training gives a good overview of the main 3 components of HIPAA which are transactions, privacy, and security as well as the most recent changes to HIPAA with the ARRA HITECH Act in 2009 and Omnibus Rule in 2013.
The HIPAA Security training course is about safeguards and protections for protected health information specifically in electronic form, such as locking down computers, networks, encrypting data, doing backups, etc. The HIPAA Security course only needs to be taken by the people who will be involved in implementing HIPAA Security which is typically the HIPAA compliance officer, IT staff, business owners, etc. We provide enough of an overview of HIPAA Security in the Awareness training for the average person and the HIPAA Security course is more of a detailed course on just HIPAA Security for those who will need to implement it.
Are you located in Texas or have locations in Texas?
If you are located in Texas or have locations in Texas you will also need to comply with Texas House Bill 300 (or Texas HB 300 for short).
To get the training with Texas HB 300, go to the category of your training as explained above, and then on the right hand side there will be a Texas Icon, click on that, and it will take you to the Texas HB 300 version of the training.
For more information on Texas HB 300 click on the FAQs Topics category "Texas HB 300" to your left.
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Do I need to take the HIPAA Awareness training course, HIPAA Security training course, or both?
Everyone needs to take the HIPAA Awareness training course which is required by the HIPAA Privacy regulations. This training goes over each person's responsibilies and required safeguards before being given access to protected health information. In addition, the HIPAA Awareness training gives a good overview of the main 3 components of HIPAA which are transactions, privacy, and security as well as the most recent changes to HIPAA with the ARRA HITECH Act in 2009 and Omnibus Rule in 2013.
The HIPAA Security training course is about safeguards and protections for protected health information specifically in electronic form, such as locking down computers, networks, encrypting data, doing backups, etc. The HIPAA Security course only needs to be taken by the people who will be involved in implementing HIPAA Security which is typically the HIPAA compliance officer, IT staff, business owners, etc. We provide enough of an overview of HIPAA Security in the Awareness training for the average person and the HIPAA Security course is more of a detailed course on just HIPAA Security for those who will need to implement it.
Are you located in Texas or have locations in Texas?
If you are located in Texas or have locations in Texas you will also need to comply with Texas House Bill 300 (or Texas HB 300 for short).
To get the training with Texas HB 300, go to the category of your training as explained above, and then on the right hand side there will be a Texas Icon, click on that, and it will take you to the Texas HB 300 version of the training.
For more information on Texas HB 300 click on the FAQs Topics category "Texas HB 300" to your left.
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Do I need to take the HIPAA Awareness training course, HIPAA Security training course, or both?
Everyone needs to take the HIPAA Awareness training course which is required by the HIPAA Privacy regulations. This training goes over each person's responsibilies and required safeguards before being given access to protected health information. In addition, the HIPAA Awareness training gives a good overview of the main 3 components of HIPAA which are transactions, privacy, and security as well as the most recent changes to HIPAA with the ARRA HITECH Act in 2009 and Omnibus Rule in 2013.
The HIPAA Security training course is about safeguards and protections for protected health information specifically in electronic form, such as locking down computers, networks, encrypting data, doing backups, etc. The HIPAA Security course only needs to be taken by the people who will be involved in implementing HIPAA Security which is typically the HIPAA compliance officer, IT staff, business owners, etc. We provide enough of an overview of HIPAA Security in the Awareness training for the average person and the HIPAA Security course is more of a detailed course on just HIPAA Security for those who will need to implement it.
Are you located in Texas or have locations in Texas?
If you are located in Texas or have locations in Texas you will also need to comply with Texas House Bill 300 (or Texas HB 300 for short).
To get the training with Texas HB 300, go to the category of your training as explained above, and then on the right hand side there will be a Texas Icon, click on that, and it will take you to the Texas HB 300 version of the training.
For more information on Texas HB 300 click on the FAQs Topics category "Texas HB 300" to your left.
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Do I need to take the HIPAA Awareness training course, HIPAA Security training course, or both?
Everyone needs to take the HIPAA Awareness training course which is required by the HIPAA Privacy regulations. This training goes over each person's responsibilies and required safeguards before being given access to protected health information. In addition, the HIPAA Awareness training gives a good overview of the main 3 components of HIPAA which are transactions, privacy, and security as well as the most recent changes to HIPAA with the ARRA HITECH Act in 2009 and Omnibus Rule in 2013.
The HIPAA Security training course is about safeguards and protections for protected health information specifically in electronic form, such as locking down computers, networks, encrypting data, doing backups, etc. The HIPAA Security course only needs to be taken by the people who will be involved in implementing HIPAA Security which is typically the HIPAA compliance officer, IT staff, business owners, etc. We provide enough of an overview of HIPAA Security in the Awareness training for the average person and the HIPAA Security course is more of a detailed course on just HIPAA Security for those who will need to implement it.
Are you located in Texas or have locations in Texas?
If you are located in Texas or have locations in Texas you will also need to comply with Texas House Bill 300 (or Texas HB 300 for short).
To get the training with Texas HB 300, go to the category of your training as explained above, and then on the right hand side there will be a Texas Icon, click on that, and it will take you to the Texas HB 300 version of the training.
For more information on Texas HB 300 click on the FAQs Topics category "Texas HB 300" to your left.
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