How often is HIPAA training required?

HIPAA doesn’t set a fixed time limit for the validity of training. Instead, it suggests that training should be done periodically. It’s generally a good practice to give HIPAA refresher training once a year.

When someone starts working for a Covered Entity, they need to receive training “within a reasonable period of time.” If big changes in policies and procedures affect their job, they should be trained again. But after that, HIPAA doesn’t clearly state how often training should happen.

It’s important to note that HIPAA training isn’t required for everyone in the workforce. Only those whose jobs involve handling PHI need to be trained. This means only some people need to know what PHI is, why it’s important to protect it, and what counts as a breach.