HIPAA For Medical Interpreters

HIPAA for Medical Interpreters is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) when handling patient information. It addresses the legal requirements for maintaining the privacy and security of patient data, ensuring that interpreters understand their responsibilities in various medical settings. The course also covers patients’ rights under HIPAA, including their ability to view and request copies of their medical records.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Identify what information can and cannot be shared with family members of patients
2. Understand when teenage patients have privacy rights independent of their parents
3. Explain a patient’s rights to access and obtain a copy of their medical records
4. Recognize the guidelines for restricting a patient’s name from appearing in hospital directories
5. Learn how to make reminder calls in a HIPAA-compliant manner
6. Understand the appropriate steps to take if paperwork containing patient information is lost.