Online Training: Privacy Awareness in Healthcare Refresher Training (Canada)

Prerequisite course: Privacy Awareness in Healthcare Training (Canada)

This course is for healthcare staff in Canada who have previously taken the Privacy Awareness in Healthcare training. 

Privacy Awareness Refresher for Canada fulfills the HIA’s annual training requirement and is designed as a quiz-based review of the full Privacy Awareness in Healthcare course, authored by renowned privacy expert Jean L. Eaton. The Refresher consists of an introduction and review, followed by a series of quizzes to test the learner's knowledge of topics covered in the original course. The learner also has access to the original course modules and resources to refer to as needed. This modular approach ensures focused reinforcement of essential privacy principles and legislation.

Upon completion, participants demonstrate continued competency in privacy awareness, while organizations benefit from a strengthened compliance posture. The Refresher supports internal oversight and risk management by promoting a culture of accountability and ethical conduct across all levels of healthcare delivery.

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Course Details:

  • Duration: 0.5-1.5 Hours

  • Cost: $36.75 CAD per person

  • Administrators can track completion progress

  • Certificate issued upon  completion

  • Easy to use, simple to navigate

  • Refresher quiz

  • 8 Refresher topic quizzes

  • 9 Optional course review modules

  • Case studies

Course Topics Include:

  • Health Information Act (HIA)

  • Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP)

  • Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)

  • Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Health Information

  • Safeguards for Protecting Health Information

  • Privacy Breaches and Reporting Obligations

  • Roles and Responsibilities of Custodians and Affiliates

  • Consent and Privacy Best Practices

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the importance of privacy and confidentiality in healthcare settings

  • Identify appropriate methods for collecting, using, and disclosing health information

  • Apply safeguards to protect patient information from unauthorized access or breaches

  • Respond effectively to privacy breaches and understand reporting obligations

  • Demonstrate knowledge of consent requirements and privacy best practices in patient care

  • Maintain compliance with annual privacy training requirements under the HIA

Industry Compliance:

This course aligns with and exceeds industry standards by providing comprehensive, up-to-date training. It equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to safeguard patient information, respond appropriately to privacy breaches, and maintain ethical standards in data handling. By reinforcing best practices and legal obligations, the course strengthens organizational accountability and helps mitigate risks associated with improper disclosures, fraud, and regulatory violations.

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