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HIPAA Certification Training Class: Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP)
A Two-Day Instructor-Led HIPAA Training Program
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is about insurance portability, fraud, and administrative simplification. In this HIPAA training boot camp we examine basics of the Administrative Simplification portion of the HIPAA legislation. We examine HIPAA Transactions and Code Sets, Identifiers, Privacy and Security. It is this provision of the HIPAA regulation that is the watershed legislation for healthcare information systems. This HIPAA provision is resulting in substantial changes in business development processes, policies and procedures for all covered entities – providers (hospitals, laboratories and pharmacies) clearinghouses and payers.Training Class Learning Objectives
This Certified HIPAA Professional certification training helps you better understand HIPAA’s Administrative Simplification Act as well as how to create a framework for initiating and working towards a blueprint for HIPAA compliance. From this boot camp you will learn the following about HIPAA:- Understand why HIPAA requirements will cause significant changes in policies, procedures and processes within the organization in the handling of patient records.
- Examine how implementing HIPAA will affect the way healthcare entities organize and staff to achieve and monitor compliance with patient privacy/confidentiality needs.
- Step through qualifications and positioning strategies for a Chief Privacy Officer and requirements for a Chief Security Officer.
- Learn why HIPAA compliance is better focused as a business issue than as an IT issue, although IT will play a major role in implementing compliant systems.
- Review specific requirements and implementation features within each security category.
Prerequisite Requirements
There is no prerequisite for this course. CHP is level 1 of HIPAA Certification. No other educational qualifications required.Target Audience
The focus of the program is to better understand the implications of HIPAA legislation and identify critical compliance requirements for your business. The program is designed to focus on specific aspects of the HIPAA Administrative Simplification Title. It addresses HIPAA requirements in the areas of Transactions, Privacy and Security. It is strongly recommended that all key members of the enterprise HIPAA team attend this two-day boot camp so that a common body of HIPAA knowledge may be established. This will provide the base line to launch HIPAA implementation initiatives. The complete two-day Certified HIPAA Professional training class program is ideal for Healthcare Executives, Senior Clinicians, Chief Information Officers, Lawyers, Compliance Officers, Privacy and Security Officials, Quality Assurance and Risk Managers, Insurance Executives, Physicians and Office Managers, Pharmaceutical Company Executives, and Clinical Trial Organization Professionals.Client Testimonials
“The content of this course was extremely valuable and will drive significant change in our organization. In addition, the material was well structured, the instructor was very knowledgeable and the presentation was engaging.” Caleb Merriman Guidant CorporationDay One
Module(s) covered: 1, 2- References Certified HIPAA Professional Manual (may be purchased separately)
- Estimated Implementation Costs
- Compliance Updates – HITECH Act
- Do The HIPAA Rules Apply To Me?
- Business Associate Test
- If I’m a Covered Entity or Business Associate – What Do I Do?
- What penalties are there for violations with HITECH Act Changes?
- Should Business Associates Fear Penalties?
- What if State Laws Conflict?
- How do the Privacy and Security Acts Differ?
- What Are the Implementation Deadlines?
- Using and Disclosing PHI?
- Patient Rights
- Forms, Forms, Forms
- Notice of Privacy Practice
- Unique Release Situations
- Who Are Non-Business Associate Organizations?
- Employers – What Role Is This Anyway?
- Government Access to PHI
- Minimum Necessary Standard
- Privacy – Can We Talk?
- Arranging the Office
- Must I Document and Provide Patient Access to Oral PHI?
- Are Co-Workers Protected?
Day Two
Module(s) covered: 3,4- References Certified HIPAA Professional Manual (may be purchased separately)
- Diagnostic and Procedure Codes
- Physician’s Office Codes
- Dental Codes
- Drug Codes
- Other Services
- ANSI ASC X12N Standards – Huh?
- Are Pharmacy Transactions the Same?
- NPI, EIN, NPlanID, and NHI…Oh, my!
- National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- NPI Enumerator
- National Provider System (NPS)
- Applying for an NPI
- EIN aka NEI aka EIN
- National Health Plan Identifier (NPlanID)
- National Health Identifier for Individuals (NHI) (Suspended)
- Defining Security
- Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA)
- Definition and Terminology
- Approach and philosophy
- Security Rule Selection Criteria
- Administrative Safeguards
- Physical Safeguards
- Technical Safeguards
- Group Health Plans
- Policies, Procedures and Documentation Requirements
- Some Non-Technical Explanations of Technical Solutions
Refunds
HIPAA Academy™ allows class members one year from first registered class date to make up a course that can not otherwise be attended. No monetary refund is available.Complaints
HIPAA Academy™ welcomes all complaints in order to satisfy and improve upon all training services provided. For more information regarding administrative policies such as refunds and complaints, please contact our corporate office at +1.877.899.9974 x23 or info@ecfirst.com.CHP Study Kit
Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) Course Outline

You’re in for a very informative, energy-packed few days which will leave you energized and confident in your ability to share your new-found HIPAA knowledge! Below is what you could expect to gain from our HIPAA Training.
Client Testimonials“The content of this course was extremely valuable and will drive significant change in our organization. In addition, the material was well structured, the instructor was very knowledgeable and the presentation was engaging.” Caleb Merriman Guidant Corporation |
References Certified HIPAA Professional Manual (may be purchased separately)
Module 1: HIPAA at a Glance
- Estimated Implementation Costs
- Compliance Updates – HITECH Act
- Do The HIPAA Rules Apply To Me?
- Business Associate Test
- If I’m a Covered Entity or Business Associate – What Do I Do?
- What penalties are there for violations with HITECH Act Changes?
- Should Business Associates Fear Penalties?
- What if State Laws Conflict?
- How do the Privacy and Security Acts Differ?
- What Are the Implementation Deadlines?
Module 2: What is the Privacy Rule
- Using and Disclosing PHI?
- Patient Rights
- Forms, Forms, Forms
- Notice of Privacy Practice
- Unique Release Situations
- Who Are Non-Business Associate Organizations?
- Employers – What Role Is This Anyway?
- Government Access to PHI
- Minimum Necessary Standard
- Privacy – Can We Talk?
- Arranging the Office
- Must I Document and Provide Patient Access to Oral PHI?
- Are Co-Workers Protected?
References Certified HIPAA Professional Manual (may be purchased separately)
Module 3: What are Transactions and Code Sets?
- Diagnostic and Procedure Codes
- Physician’s Office Codes
- Dental Codes
- Drug Codes
- Other Services
- ANSI ASC X12N Standards – Huh?
- Are Pharmacy Transactions the Same?
- NPI, EIN, NPlanID, and NHI…Oh, my!
- National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- NPI Enumerator
- National Provider System (NPS)
- Applying for an NPI
- EIN aka NEI aka EIN
- National Health Plan Identifier (NPlanID)
- National Health Identifier for Individuals (NHI) (Suspended)
Module 4: What is the Security Rule?
- Defining Security
- Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA)
- Definition and Terminology
- Approach and philosophy
- Security Rule Selection Criteria
- Administrative Safeguards
- Physical Safeguards
- Technical Safeguards
- Group Health Plans
- Policies, Procedures and Documentation Requirements
- Some Non-Technical Explanations of Technical Solutions
Lorna Waggoner : Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) Instructor
Lorna Waggoner is an expert in HIPAA having taught this course since the year 2000. Lorna has delivered HIPAA requirement customized education to audiences that have included the States of Oregon, Iowa, Utah and Colorado, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Microsoft, Ernst and Young, Cerner, The Joint Commission and various healthcare providers or Business Associates not only in the United States but globally.
Lorna has been called an exceptional speaker that engages every audience. Her past experience includes 14 years in the telecommunications industry, owning a training franchise with her husband, teaching technical and computer related courses and raising a family.
As the Director of Business Development for ecfirst, home of the HIPAA Academy™ she has been instrumental in developing and delivering the Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) program and consulting with clients to recommend services that fits their needs, requirements and budgets.
HIPAA Certification Training: Certified HIPAA Professional Exam (CHP Exam)
Exam Registration
The Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) exam is administered online through the HIPAA Certification Online and can be taken 24 hours a day, worldwide.
To register for the exam please visit our Resource Center. https://www.ecfirst.biz
The testing fee of $695 can be made with a credit card via a secure Web page.
Exam Objectives
Introduction
The Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) exam validates knowledge and skills in the core areas of HIPAA Administrative Simplification legislation, Transactions and Code Sets Requirements, Privacy Requirements and Security Requirements. To schedule your exam, please visit https://www.ecfirst.biz.
Exam Grid
Exam Name |
Number of Questions |
Time Allowed |
Passing Score |
Exam Format |
CHP |
60 |
60 Minutes |
75% |
HIPAA Certification Online |
Exam Fees
The Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) exam fee is $695. Exam fees are not included in training costs.
Distribution of Questions
The Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) Exam is based on 4 Areas. The percentages of each domain in the exam are defined in the following Table:
Examination Areas | Percentage of Exam |
1.0 – HIPAA Administrative Simplification Overview | 28% |
2.0 – HIPAA Privacy | 22% |
3.0 – HIPAA Transactions and Code Sets | 20% |
4.0 – HIPAA Security | 30% |
Total | 100 % |
Important Note: All Percentages are Approximate and Subject to Change at any time.
Exam Retake Policy
If the candidate does not pass the CHP certification examination, he or she may register to take the certification examination online for $395.
Certification Renewal
Current CHP’s must recertify once every three years. Recertification process fee is $695. please contact Kris Laidley at +1.515.987.4044 ext 25 or Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com. to register for the recertification process.
There is no prerequisite for this course. CHP is level 1 of HIPAA Certification. No other educational qualifications required. Please refer to the HIPAA Roadmap document.
You should buy the self study CHP certification kit from the HIPAA Academy™. This is the same study material used in the Instructor-Led training. To buy the study manual, please visit HIPAA Academy™ Online Store
$695 per exam.
Where can I take the CHP exam? The exam is available online. You can take this test from anywhere at any time. To purchase an exam voucher please visit our Online Store.
The CHP exam is available to you online for up to 6 months. We call this a “voucher”; however you must pre-pay for the exam.
What is the exam retake policy for CHP? If the candidate does not pass the CHP certification examination, he or she may register to take the certification examination online for $395. Please call +1.515.460.3481 to register for the re-take. You can register here.
You can register by paying through a credit card online at our Online Store. To pay through check you will need to call +1.515.460.3481 and we will provide you with a registration form and invoice.
All material is delivered on the 1st day of class.
The certificate will be sent by HIPAA Academy™. If it is not received in within 4 weeks of passing then please contact Kris Laidley at +1.515.987.4044 ext 25 or Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com.
The CHP certification is valid for three-years. Recertification costs $695 and you will get an updated copy of the CHP manual and a new certificate. If you do not renew your certification within the three year period you will be required to retake the CHP exam and pay $695.
If you are planning to pursue CHP certification, you don’t need CHA™ certification as CHA™ is subset of CHP.
Certification in HIPAA regulations can provide a distinguishing factor for potential employer selection of employees in the healthcare information technology industry.
Comprehensive training and certification in the HIPAA regulations provides a solid foundation to quickly identify potential violations of HIPAA regulations and a solid knowledge of how to correct problems.
Employers will realize fewer potential loss incidents from HIPAA violations when employees are more thoroughly trained in the regulations. Patients will have greater confidence in a health care providers’ ability to protect their personal information.
16 hours of Continuing Education Units/Credits will be applied. If warranted, ecfirst is available to confirm this via phone or email.
Certification in HIPAA regulations can provide a distinguishing factor for potential employer selection of employees in the healthcare information technology industry.
Comprehensive training and certification in the HIPAA regulations provides a solid foundation to quickly identify potential violations of HIPAA regulations and a solid knowledge of how to correct problems.
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Anonymous
“Thank you for a great and interactive session.”
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“Fantastic course. Wonderful instructor. Thoroughly described. Highly recommended.”
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“Excellent information, excellent organization, can’t wait to discuss with out customers. Would consider making this mandatory training for all of our healthcare sales reps.”
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“Lorna was both entertaining and informative. Enjoyed the class very much!”
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“One of the best and most thorough classes I have attended.”
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“Lorna was a great instructor. Her way of teaching was really impressive and it will help me and other participants of the class to function under the guidelines. Class was really beneficial.”
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“I really enjoyed the course, the presenter was very good. His presentational style and the depth of his knowledge on the issues concerned made it easier to understand the course. I wish to say that the course was very useful and beneficial to my work.”
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Geoff Louis
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LeonardoMD, Inc.
“I definitely received a lot of value from the class – prior to the course, I was fairly well versed on the Security Rule, but weak on the Privacy Rule and the Transactions and Code Sets – the course really helped me understand all of the rules and the challenges our clients face in meeting compliance goals.”
Mark Bell, CISSP, CISA
Executive Vice President, Operations
Digital Defense, Inc.
“I found the class to be very informative and the information was presented in a logical manner that tied key elements together. The pace of the class was appropriate for both “seasoned” individuals and those who are relatively new to the information. The presenter was very knowledgeable and presented information in a logical manner that reinforced learning. I would recommend the class to anyone wanting to learn more about the HIPAA and the recent changes to the Standards as well as to those who are preparing to take the HIPAA certification exam.”
Sherrie Corso, MSN, CHC, CHP
VP Compliance / Privacy Officer
Harden Healthcare
“I took this class to get a feel for changes in HIPAA as a whole. This class not only took the mystery out of HIPAA, it helped me understand the rationale. Thank you.”
Kian Azarpour
Security Admin – IT
Harden Healthcare Services
“This class is for beginners as well as poeple who have previous HIPAA experience as it validates what we have been doing is correct and if not, how to make it correct and feel in control of our PHI.”
Sylvia Hale
Umpqua Community Health
“I really enjoyed the class. I’ve been reading HIPAA regulation on and off for some years now, but felt rather bored and lost at times on how to approach understanding such a dauntingly large and somewhat nebulous federal regulation. The CHP class encapsulated everything into a well organized and structured logic that I can understand and absorb much more easily and quickly.”
Patrick So, CISA
IT Compliance
Kaiser Permanente
“The strength of the course was the enthusiasm and knowledge of the instructor.”
Bob Mallick
Mass Mutual Financial Group
“Allan did an excellent job in instructing us on HIPAA compliance. I enjoyed his class and it was very beneficial to me. I like the small class size we were in- it made it easy to discuss topics and issues we had. The most important thing was the ability to ask questions or discuss issues that we had at any point during the seminar and not having to wait till the end for a question and answers session.”
Julie Bain
J.D. Bonner, MD
“I was very apprehensive about HIPAA going into this course. To be honest, I was very ignorant of HIPAA. However, by the end of the day, I realized in many areas our office was already HIPAA compliant. But I learned many things we needed to incorporate into our clinic in order to meet compliance. This one-day course was very informative and helpful for me.”
Jonesboro Surgery Clinic
“The course was excellent for learning the basics of HIPAA. The material was easy to understand considering the difficult and complicated subject.”
Kathy Atchley
St. Bernard’s Medical Center
“Chuck was an excellent instructor. He gave a lot of examples and truly understood the material.”
HIPAA Professional Student
“Chuck made class enjoyable while teaching professionally. Great job!”
HIPAA Professional Student
“I enjoyed the course very much. Chuck was very knowledgeable in the HIPAA regulations and effectively communicated them.”
HIPAA Professional Student
“Excellent class! The instructor was fantastic!”
HIPAA Professional Student
“Excellent course. The most informative I have ever attended.”
Lynn Simmons
Jonesboro Surgical Assoc.
“Allan is a very good instructor. He made HIPAA fun to learn.”
HIPAA Professional Student
“The class was very good. The instructor was very knowledgeable. He spent a lot of time making sure we understood the material and how to use it. When you finish this class you should be able to pass the certification test.”
Kathryn French
“An excellent intensive program with practical helpful information that can be used in the work setting. Very practical.”
Phyllis Woolverton
St. Bernard’s Medical Center
“An excellent intensive course with helpful information that can be used in everyday practice.”
HIPAA Professional Student
“Allan does an excellent job of breaking HIPAA down into understandable “English” instead of lawyer language.”
HIPAA Professional Student
“Allan is a great instructor who effectively uses examples to explain issues, makes the course enjoyable and encourages discussions.”
HIPAA Professional Student
“Great overview!”
Robert Savage
USDC
“The instructor was extremely knowledgeable about this subject and willing to answer all questions. She was also able to put the information in Layman’s terms.”
Andi Cady
Hollywood Pediatrics
“A tremendous amount of material explained in a coherent manner.”
Jason Schulman
Hollywood Pediatrics
“The Professional course is a must do for anyone involved in a HIPAA implementation!”
Anthony Williams
“I had attended a couple of shorter seminars prior to this training; however this Professional course was much more informative. It offered me an opportunity to ask questions and gave me time to work on our facility plan to become HIPAA Compliant. The instructor’s knowledge helped me make the information easier to comprehend. I appreciate the huge manual concerning HIPAA rules and will use it as a wonderful source of information to assist us in becoming HIPAA compliant.”
Karen Duregger
Duncan Heights, Inc.
Iowa Association of Homes & Services for the Aging
“The Professional Course helped me get my arms around HIPAA and I now have a much greater understanding of compliance steps. Lorna did a wonderful job of presenting the information. The manual is a very complete reference tool and I appreciate being able to walk away with a plan to take back to our facility.”
Betsy Burton
Bethany Manor
“I was very nervous to break into small groups to write a compliancy plan. Listening to other groups present their plans was very useful to me. Everyone thinks of different things, everyone has new, different ideas. Thanks for making me do that!”
Chris Boyken
Duncan Heights, Inc.
Iowa Association of Homes & Services for the Aging
“As a project manager for DHS Oklahoma, I found the training session held by Ali a very informative and productive use of my time. The session covered the key aspects of HIPAA and how it affects government and healthcare organizations along with the key high-level tasks that need to be completed to be HIPAA compliant. Ali also shared his insights and experiences with the group and this was extremely beneficial to me. I would recommend that anybody that needs a decent overview of HIPAA must attend this session. It will help you get out of the starting block in a hurry.”
Sarjoo Shah, HIPAA Project Manager
Department of Health Services (DHS)
State of Oklahoma
“The instructor was very knowledgeable about HIPAA Compliance. This is the most information I’ve gotten about HIPAA. I’ve been to other HIPAA training and I have never gotten the wealth of information I received today.”
Inez Wondeh
Peninsula Medical Group
“A fast pace, informative overview of the Administrative Simplification portion of the HIPAA legislation. Excellent reference tools and indicators to help administrators identify the ‘next course of action’.”
Deborah Windish
Michigan Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP)
“This is a good overview. Most of us that are involved with HIPAA often feel overwhelmed. I’m still overwhelmed but I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.”
Deeann M. Biondi
SET SEG, Inc
“Excellent course to provide an overview of HIPAA in a short period of time. Excellent and very knowledgeable instructor who was able to cover key issues of HIPAA in an easy to understand manner and in a very short time (2 hours).”
Steve Trosty
AP Assurance
“Excellent overview of HIPAA regulations. I look forward to attending the advanced programs on the implementation.”
Steven Shurts
Harris HeathTrends, Inc.
“Was very helpful, I would even call it vital. I will urge all my co-workers and associates to get trained. Everyone should attend the 3-Day Professional boot camp. I wish I’d done this last year.”
Trish Chandler
SHARP, Inc.
“We covered an enormous amount of material in a short period of time. The Certified HIPAA Instructor made complex and hard to understand material easy to learn!”
Joe Flippin
“The Certified HIPAA Professional course has not only enlarged my knowledge and expertise, but also opened wider the door to professional and entrepreneurial opportunities.”
Laurice Green
Child and Family
“I enjoyed the class. I initially thought that healthcare portion would be hard to follow coming from a technical background. The course and the regulations related a lot to network technologies. I just passed the CISSP exam and combined with this credential, I feel this will help my consulting business tremendously.”
Lisa Jones
Slipknot Technologies
“I have an EDI X12 background in distributing manufacturing and finance. I am familiar with mapping software and principles. This course explained many new terms and procedures in an easy to learn style and I would recommend it to people with or without a healthcare background.”
Ernie Schum
Schum Consulting, Inc.
“Well organized information. A solid understanding of the topic was presented as well as insights into opportunities that will be available as a result of this initiative.”
Terry Roberts
Business Systems Engineering
“I realize the professional importance of understanding this information. I really believe my professional life is dependent on acquiring this knowledge. It is a lot of information in a short time, but I have a reference book. I am accustomed to Federal and State rules and regulations and this is just one more very important tool to do a better job. I have now been given the tools and opportunity to succeed. I will recommend this course to others without hesitation.”
John Palmer
Shelby County Government
Oakville Healthcare Center
“The information in the course is clear and concise and will serve as a good HIPAA reference!”
Gina Winchester
Sharp, Inc
“The class was extremely informative. I’ve learned many new things and also received confirmation that I understand certain aspects of HIPAA correctly.”
Darcey Gartner
Vista Healthplan, Inc.
“I have learned a tremendous amount!”
Victoria Sunshine
“I’m amazed at how much I was able to learn in just 3 days. I feel very confident that the information I picked up, the practical exercises and the class interactions provided me with what I need to help my customers through the HIPAA hoop! The instructors were knowledgeable and always willing to address specific questions. All in all, this was a great experience that will benefit me, my clients, and my company!”
Cathy Pitt
Hewlett Packard
“This was by far the most in-depth HIPAA course I have attended. The instruction staff is very knowledgeable of the Administrative Simplification Title. They did a great job of operating a comfortable environment.”
Kelly Gruber
Des Moines Orthopedic Surgeons
“I have been following HIPAA progression for 2 years and found this course the most comprehensive of all my studies, especially in the privacy section. The instructor seemed to take personal responsibility to assure the students understood that this section was important to all areas of the HIPAA legislation.”
“Lorna is an excellent instructor. Her examples of in-the-box and out-of-the-box were excellent.”
Betty Aukee
ADP
“This class was very intense and extremely beneficial at breaking down the core components of Title II. I was already familiar with HIPAA and had attended previous courses, however I feel this class brought it all together for me.”
Tracie Martin
Baylor Health Care Systems
“I am excited to learn about the HIPAA Academy™ and its services.”
Bill Bendall
SeniorCare, Inc.
“I would recommend this course to anyone in the medical field responsible for HIPAA Compliance. I had very little knowledge of HIPAA and the medical industry as a whole. This course educated me in these areas. I feel that I came away with a good base to build on. I believe that many people will struggle with compliance without this help!”
Tom Agnitsch
ANE Technology Services
“One of the strengths of the course was the overview of upcoming changes to HIPAA legislation.”
Karla Combs
Lipscomb & Pitts
“What an eye opener. Before the course I had only a vague idea of the implications and scope of HIPAA. Now I realize how much work is left to be done to get into compliance and how this is going to touch every aspect of the health care industry.”
James Cerney
J.C. Solutions
“I would highly recommend the HIPAA Academy™ to anyone in healthcare that wants to obtain the knowledge that will be crucial to implement HIPAA legislation in their organization. I found the instructors and the course material to be first rate and the information taught will help healthcare professionals at all levels to navigate the risky waters of HIPAA.”
Joel H. Snook, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
St. Petersburg, FL
“The Certified HIPAA Professional course is one of the best, if not the best, course