HIPAA Training & Awareness

Covered Entities currently leverage online HIPAA training modules, provided by the University of Pittsburgh, to meet necessary security and privacy training requirements. Prior to accessing this site, users must first create an account in their HSConnect system. Click here to create an account in the University of Pittsburgh HSConnect system. The following table illustrates what training modules must be completed based on individual roles and responsibilities.

Role	Training Modules	Additional Instructions
Desktop Support Program (DSP) Staff	Modeul 7: HIPAA Staff Privacy Awareness Training	TBD
Student Health Services Staff	Module 7: HIPAA Staff Privacy Awareness Training Module 8: HIPAA Privacy Awareness for Faculty, Students, Health Professionals and Trainees Module 15: HIPAA Privacy Awareness for Faculty, Students, Health Professionals and Trainees	TBD
Researchers (as determined by IRB)	Module 6: HIPAA Researchers Privacy Requirements	Submit training certificate to Regulatory Compliance Administration, Warner Hall, Room 414 (fax no. 412-268-6279).
University Group Health Plan Staff	Module 7: HIPAA Staff Privacy Awareness Training Module 8: HIPAA Privacy Awareness for Faculty, Students, Health Professionals and Trainees Module 15: HIPAA Privacy Awareness for Faculty, Students, Health Professionals and Trainees	TBD

NOTE: Actual training requirements are still under discussion. The above table reflects preliminary discussion regarding an short-term training solution.