This nationally recognized HIPAA Credential is an entry-level certification for those seeking HIPAA overview training on privacy and security rules. There is NO prerequisite for taking this certification course. This credential is recommended but not limited to:
- Covered entity general employees
- Healthcare professional
- Business associates general employees
- Interns
- Medical students & Medical observers
- Volunteers
- New hires in a healthcare organization
- Pharmaceutical sales representative
- Medical device sales representative
- Insurance broker
- Lab technicians
- Pharmacy staff
We also recommend that if you have any of the following credentials, then consider taking this course.
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Master of Science in Nursing, ARNP and other Nurses
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Insurance agent
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS)
Certificate for Continuing Education Credits:
Students can buy a CE credit certificate for this course at the time of registration. You will receive 2 CE credits for this course through the Approved Provider of California Board of Registered Nursing after completing the course.
To understand how to use the CHPA logo and certificate to help grow in your career, visit this page of How to use the HIPAA logo and certificate to your benefit.
HIPAA Overview Training Certificate Test:
You are tested after you complete the entire online course. You must pass the 12-question test (6 questions per chapter) with 70% to receive the HIPAA Certification of Certified HIPAA Privacy Associate (CHPA).
This test is for 20 minutes only. Ten minutes per chapter are allotted to answer six. Once you start the test you cannot stop it. This is a time-bound online test. You can take the test from anywhere and at any time. There is no need to schedule the test. Once you start the test, you need to finish it in the allotted time. If you need the timeline allotted per chapter, then the test will stop right there.
Test Passing Grade | 70% |
Test Format | Multiple-choice questions |
Testing Center | The time-bound online test can be taken from anywhere |
Test Time | 20 minutes (10 minutes per chapter) (2 chapters) |
Retest Cost | $75 for each attempt (Consider buying the unlimited exam option at the time of registration $75. This is available only when you register for the course. It cannot be bought later on) |
Certificate Validity | 3 Years |
Once you pass the HIPAA Overview Training test, you can print out your certification immediately, but if you do fail, you will have to pay $75 to retake the CHPA test.
Retesting for CHPA test:
If you fail on the first attempt, you can take the second attempt without any waiting period. After you purchase the exam attempt, your test will be ready within one business day. We suggest taking the unlimited exam attempt option (only available when you register for the training course) if you don’t want the pressure of passing on the first attempt. After you complete the exam, the grade will be calculated based on the total score of all exam chapters.
Certificate valid for 3 Years
Method of Training to get CHPA Certified
Training Options to pursue Certified HIPAA Privacy Associate (CHPA) Credentials:
- Online Anytime training – Certified HIPAA Privacy Associate (CHPA)
$99 (includes cost for Online Training and one attempt CHPA certification exam) - Onsite HIPAA Training
CHPA Course & exam now available in Spanish
CHPA Certificate Renewal
In case you want to renew your CERTIFIED HIPAA PRIVACY ASSOCIATE (CHPA) certificate, you will need to go through the CHPA Course. You are NOT required to take the exam after the training. After you complete the training, send an email to Mike@hipaatraining.net requesting your new certificate.
To place the order, you can visit our shopping cart at http://www.supremusstore.com/Online_HIPAA_Overview_Training_p/chpa_course.htm In the comment section of the order page, mention order for 3 years CHPA certificate extension. If you have paid $99 for the certificate extension then please email us back with your order number.