Online Training: Privacy Awareness in Healthcare Training (Alberta)

This course is designed for staff at all levels in Alberta healthcare settings who collect, use or disclose personal health information, providing essential knowledge and skills needed to understand the Health Information Act (HIA) and stay compliant.

Training supports patient safety and organizational integrity by reinforcing the correct handling of sensitive data across all roles, including physicians, allied health professionals, privacy officers, administrative staff, and support personnel.

Privacy Awareness in Healthcare Training aligns with Alberta’s Health Information Act (HIA) the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and equips employees with the knowledge to prevent breaches and uphold patient privacy rights. EFW Radiology endorses this training as a vital component of its commitment to privacy, ensuring every team member understands their responsibility in protecting individually identifying information.

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Course Details:

  • Duration: 2-2.5 Hours

  • Cost: $36.75 CAD per person

  • Administrators can track completion progress

  • Certificate issued upon completion

  • Easy to use, simple to navigate

  • 9 Modules

  • 6 Quizzes

  • 2 Case studies

  • Final exam

  • 2.5 IAPP Credits

  • 4 CCHL MOC II Credits

Course Topics Include:

  • Introduction to Privacy in Healthcare

  • Provincial and Federal Privacy Legislation

  • Roles and Responsibilities of Custodians and Affiliates

  • Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Health Information

  • Safeguarding Personal Health Information

  • Identifying and Preventing Privacy Breaches

  • Responding to and Reporting Breaches

  • Real-World Case Studies

  • Final Exam and Certificate of Completion

Learning Outcomes:

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

  • Understand the importance of protecting personal health information

  • Recognize the legal obligations under the Health Information Act (HIA)

  • Identify the roles and responsibilities of custodians and affiliates

  • Apply best practices for collecting, using, and disclosing health information

  • Detect and prevent potential privacy breaches

  • Respond appropriately to privacy incidents

  • Maintain compliance with privacy legislation and organizational policies

  • Demonstrate accountability through completion of training and certification

  • Support a culture of privacy awareness across all levels of staff

  • Contribute to the safe and ethical handling of patient information in healthcare settings

Industry Compliance:

This course aligns with and exceeds industry standards by delivering comprehensive training that meets the legal requirements of Alberta’s Health Information Act (HIA) and incorporates best practices for privacy protection across healthcare settings. It ensures that all staff, whether clinical or administrative, are equipped to handle personal health information responsibly, reducing the risk of breaches and reinforcing a culture of compliance. With expert-developed content, real-time support tools, and continuous updates, the course goes beyond basic awareness to foster accountability and safeguard patient trust.

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