Standard training proves someone took a course. A certification proves they know the material — an independent credential they've earned and can carry with them. We offer two: the Certified HIPAA Privacy Associate and the Certified HIPAA Compliance Officer.
Most HIPAA training ends with a certificate that says you finished. Useful, but it isn't the same as being certified. These credentials are independent certifications from VanRein — proof of the material, not just attendance.
The credential for the people who handle protected health information day to day.
Healthcare professionals and business associates — anyone whose job involves handling PHI and who needs to prove they know how to do it right.
The core of HIPAA in practice: what PHI is, how to protect it, patients' rights, and how to avoid the violations that lead to breaches.
The deeper credential for the person who owns HIPAA compliance for an organization.
Compliance officers and the people responsible for running a HIPAA program — not just following the rules, but owning them.
Everything the Privacy Associate covers, plus running a program: risk-analysis methodology, breach response, policy ownership, training oversight, and audit-ready evidence.
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Roughly two to three hours, so it's a real credential without being a semester.
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Fully online, completed at your team's own pace.
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Earn the credential by passing the exam.
Whether you're starting from scratch or shoring up a program you already have, the first step is a straight conversation about your organization and your risk.
