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.
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.