HIPAA Certification Programs: 3 Types
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HIPAA Exams offer healthcare organizations an excellent way to ensure complete compliance to the HIPAA rules and regulations. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law and requires that healthcare workers dealing with confidential patient information be trained about HIPAA rules and compliance policies. Training is sometimes provided in-house by the employers or may be completed online. The online training program has become the preferred choice for most employees and employers today, as it offers greater flexibility and convenience.
If you are a healthcare employee and want to obtain a HIPAA certification, the first step is to choose which type of certification you want. There are three types and each type is relevant to workers with specific job functions.
The three types of HIPAA certification programs are explained below.
� Certified HIPAA Administrator (CHA): This certification is focused on end-users who directly deal with patients and their records. This includes doctors, nurses, and healthcare administrators. CHA mainly deals with privacy and confidentiality issues, both verbal and written. CHA certification is directly associated with patients as it includes the policies that affect their health information. Employees who undertake CHA certification will be knowledgeable about patient privacy and be able to ensure HIPAA compliance in the workplace.
� Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP): This certification is the most basic HIPAA training program. It does not require the trainee to have any specific educational qualifications. This program is essential for all healthcare employees, especially those who directly handle confidential patient information. CHP certification gives employees an overview of HIPAA proceedings with all its rules and regulations. Employees of hospitals, pharmacies, medical billing services, laboratories, and medical clearinghouses will benefit greatly from this certification.
� Certified Security Compliance Specialist (CSCS): This particular certification is focused on employees who deal with electronic medical records and the technological aspects of health information. To enroll in a CSCS certification program, an individual should have completed the CHP certification. This program trains the employees about the technological and security measures to protect electronic health information. It also makes them aware of the policies in place to maintain absolute security at different levels. Security measures are essential as they prevent unauthorized access to medical records. Employees who obtain CSCS certification will have a clear understanding about security practices and standards with regard to electronic health information and its relation to HIPAA. It is suggested that all employees dealing with health information technology must complete this course.
HIPAA is so tightly entwined into the workings of a healthcare organization, that it becomes essential for employees to understand its policies and procedures in detail. The courses are designed to help them understand these policies in a simpler manner. It becomes the employer�s responsibility to ensure that his employees are at least aware of HIPAA and its laws. Certified employees will make sure they comply with the rules, which is advantageous to employers. To steer clear of any penalties related to non-compliance, all healthcare employees are encouraged to choose a suitable certification and enroll in it.
About The Author: For more information, please visit our HIPAA Certification Course website http://www.hipaaexams.com/hipaa-certification.asp
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Article Title: HIPAA Certification Programs: 3 Types
Author: Greg Garner
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HIPAA Exams offer healthcare organizations an excellent way to ensure complete compliance to the HIPAA rules and regulations. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law and requires that healthcare workers dealing with confidential patient information be trained about HIPAA rules and compliance policies. Training is sometimes provided in-house by the employers or may be completed online. The online training program has become the preferred choice for most employees and employers today, as it offers greater flexibility and convenience.
If you are a healthcare employee and want to obtain a HIPAA certification, the first step is to choose which type of certification you want. There are three types and each type is relevant to workers with specific job functions.
The three types of HIPAA certification programs are explained below.
� Certified HIPAA Administrator (CHA): This certification is focused on end-users who directly deal with patients and their records. This includes doctors, nurses, and healthcare administrators. CHA mainly deals with privacy and confidentiality issues, both verbal and written. CHA certification is directly associated with patients as it includes the policies that affect their health information. Employees who undertake CHA certification will be knowledgeable about patient privacy and be able to ensure HIPAA compliance in the workplace.
� Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP): This certification is the most basic HIPAA training program. It does not require the trainee to have any specific educational qualifications. This program is essential for all healthcare employees, especially those who directly handle confidential patient information. CHP certification gives employees an overview of HIPAA proceedings with all its rules and regulations. Employees of hospitals, pharmacies, medical billing services, laboratories, and medical clearinghouses will benefit greatly from this certification.
� Certified Security Compliance Specialist (CSCS): This particular certification is focused on employees who deal with electronic medical records and the technological aspects of health information. To enroll in a CSCS certification program, an individual should have completed the CHP certification. This program trains the employees about the technological and security measures to protect electronic health information. It also makes them aware of the policies in place to maintain absolute security at different levels. Security measures are essential as they prevent unauthorized access to medical records. Employees who obtain CSCS certification will have a clear understanding about security practices and standards with regard to electronic health information and its relation to HIPAA. It is suggested that all employees dealing with health information technology must complete this course.
HIPAA is so tightly entwined into the workings of a healthcare organization, that it becomes essential for employees to understand its policies and procedures in detail. The courses are designed to help them understand these policies in a simpler manner. It becomes the employer�s responsibility to ensure that his employees are at least aware of HIPAA and its laws. Certified employees will make sure they comply with the rules, which is advantageous to employers. To steer clear of any penalties related to non-compliance, all healthcare employees are encouraged to choose a suitable certification and enroll in it.
About The Author: For more information, please visit our HIPAA Certification Course website http://www.hipaaexams.com/hipaa-certification.asp
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