Description

This CEU explains the requirements of HIPAA and how to safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) during specimen collections, DNA/paternity tests, fingerprinting, I-9 verification, and mobile field services. You’ll learn how to prevent accidental disclosures, manage client information securely, and maintain compliance across all settings.

Although written for caregivers, HIPAA applies to collectors, healthcare professionals, and mobile workers who handle sensitive client data every day.

Why Collectors Need This:

• You handle private information (names, IDs, DOBs, medical details)
• DNA & drug testing involve confidential legal data
• Violations can cause lawsuits or agency removal
• Mobile services increase privacy risks
• HIPAA compliance builds trust and professionalism

Topics Covered:

• What HIPAA covers
• PHI vs. non-PHI
• When you can share information
• Common HIPAA violations
• How to protect PHI on mobile devices
• Secure handling of forms & documents

What You’ll Learn:

• How to follow HIPAA in real-world collection situations
• How to protect sensitive information
• How to prevent unintentional disclosures
• Best practices for mobile and on-site privacy

What You Receive:

✔ 1 CE Hour
✔ Completion Certificate
✔ Mobile-friendly access