An optional HIPAA training is available to academic advisors. The Fall 2020 semester has brought new challenges regarding information sharing, and hopefully this training serves as a reminder of what is appropriate to share and what should be kept confidential. Advisors should have received an invitation to the EverFi training module on 12/1. A timeline for training has been set from 12/1/20 to 1/31/21. It takes about an hour to complete the full module.
Below is a summary of the most relevant points from the training should you choose not to complete the module. You will also find a visual comparing HIPAA and FERPA from the CDC.
HIPAA Basics, EverFi Training Module, Highlights for Advisors
https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/docs/hipaa-ferpa-infographic-508.pdf
