HIPAA training is required of all health care professionals.
The Military Health Systems (MHS) Learn is a web-based training platform that the TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) Privacy Office uses to administer and track all privacy training. The TMA Privacy Office requires all TMA personnel, whether civilian, military or contractor, to complete and pass Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Privacy Act training. HIPAA protects personally identifiable information (PII) and personal health information (PHI), ensuring that health information remain confidential between patients and health care professionals.
Instructions
1. Create an account on MHS Learn. New students are required to self-register and complete training for the Privacy Act and HIPAA on MHS Learn. Registration requires your complete Social Security number to identify you in the Defense Medical Human Resource System. Only personnel in positions that have access to PHI or PII can register and complete HIPAA training.
2. Enroll in the required HIPAA training. Navigate through the course catalog tab to find the HIPAA training course your superiors designate. Search using the term HIPAA% and leave the exact phrase box unchecked to see all courses available for HIPAA training. Once enrolled, some course curricula require first-time users to take a short, self-directed course to assist them in navigating within the curriculum.
3. Ask questions. MHS Learn offers several means of assistance for its users. In addition to a frequently asked questions (FAQ) and a complete user guide, MHS Learn makes individual support readily available through the MHS Help Support Form. Fill out the form with a specific description of your issue for personalized assistance. The support desk services technical issues with the MHS Learn platform. Contact information appears on the MHS Learn FAQ.
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