Online Training: Privacy Awareness in Healthcare Training (Canada)

This course is designed for staff of all levels in Canadian healthcare settings who handle personal health information, providing essential knowledge and skills needed to understand privacy legislation and remain compliant. This course supports organizational accountability and patient trust by reinforcing key principles and legal requirements that govern the collection, use, and disclosure of personally identifiable health data. Participants will revisit the responsibilities and risks associated with improper handling of sensitive information, including the roles of direct care providers, privacy officers, administrative staff, and support personnel.

The Privacy Awareness in Healthcare Training is a comprehensive, nationally focused course that includes province-and territory-specific resources. Each module features terminology and direct links to applicable legislation across all 10 provinces and 3 territories. 

Upon completion, employees receive a personalized, printable certificate of achievement. Administrators gain access to a detailed compliance dashboard that tracks individual progress, assigns refresher modules, and maintains a full audit trail. This documentation supports internal oversight and provides essential records in the event of a privacy breach, ensuring your organization remains prepared, protected, and compliant.

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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

  • 8 Modules

  • 6 Quizzes

  • 2 Case studies

  • Final exam

  • 2.5 IAPP Credits

  • 4 CCHL MOC II Credits

Course Topics Include:

  • Principles of health information privacy legislation in Canada

  • Handling personal health information appropriately

  • Roles and responsibilities of staff in protecting patient data

  • Privacy obligations for direct care providers and support staff

  • Overview of provincial and territorial privacy legislation

  • Key terminology related to health information privacy

Learning Outcomes:

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

  • Understand the principles of health information privacy legislation across Canada

  • Recognize the importance of protecting personal health information in healthcare settings

  • Identify roles and responsibilities related to privacy for various staff levels

  • Apply appropriate practices for collecting, using, and disclosing personal health information

  • Navigate provincial and territorial privacy laws and terminology

  • Demonstrate compliance through certification and audit documentation

  • Monitor and manage employee training progress and refresher needs

  • Respond effectively to privacy breaches with proper documentation and protocols

Industry Compliance:

This course aligns with and exceeds industry standards by providing comprehensive, up-to-date training on the handling of personal health information in accordance with Canadian privacy legislation. It equips healthcare professionals and support staff with the knowledge and tools necessary to meet legal obligations and uphold best practices in patient data protection. By incorporating province- and territory-specific resources, audit tracking, and certification, the course ensures organizations not only meet compliance requirements but are also prepared to respond effectively in the event of a privacy breach.

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