Best HIPAA Training Programs

HIPAATraining.com has the competition beat when it comes to longevity. It's been in the HIPAA compliance space for more than 18 years and offers a full range of training and certification for individuals and organizations. We chose it as the best overall training provider because it's a one-stop shop that clearly outlines the training process for all types of professionals, making it easy to administer and track the results of all training courses.

All courses are created by HIPAA experts and are available for review for 90 days after purchase. Course attendees can retake the course as many times as necessary until they pass. They can also print a HIPAA certificate and wallet card upon completion. Certificates are valid for two years, and Spanish language versions also are available for each HIPAA training course.

HIPAATraining.com provides a simple shopping experience to help companies recertify their employees. A shared multi-user login for employees means there is no need to create multiple usernames and passwords. Certificates and transcript scores are automatically emailed to the account administrator along with detailed training logs.

HIPAATraining.com offers online courses that can be accessed 24/7 from any computer or smart device.

All courses come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Here's a look at the training courses:

Despite HIPAATraining.com's longevity, there are few customer reviews available. But the ones we encountered were largely positive, lauding the ease with which training is administered and the responsiveness of customer service staff.

ProHIPAA is an accredited HIPAA compliance training from ProTrainings, a company that offers more than a dozen other safety and compliance training courses, including CPR/first aid, fire safety, sexual harassment, and continuing education courses in a variety of health professions. We chose it as our runner-up since it offers comprehensive online HIPAA training for all professionals at a reasonable price, but unlike our winner, HIPAATraining.com, ProHIPAA's certificate is only valid for one year.

ProHIPAA’s courses are available online 24/7 and can be accessed on any computer or smart device. The basic HIPAA course is for both covered entities and business associates and contains 35 minutes of subtitled videos as well as knowledge reviews, a final test, remedial help, and reviewing downloaded material. The HIPAA training for leaders contains 59 minutes of subtitled videos and the same materials as the basic course.

ProHIPAA has a pass-pay-print model. That means each course can be taken at no cost and the only payment necessary is to obtain a certificate. Group pricing also is available by request. 

Biologix Solutions is a nationally approved provider of online continuing education for nursing, dental, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and body art professionals. We chose it for the best price because it offers basic HIPAA training for individuals for just $10 per person.

For those in healthcare who need HIPAA compliance combined with other continuing education credits, Biologix Solutions' class library offers 100% self-paced online HIPAA training. Each course can be accessed 24/7 on any computer or smart device, takes about an hour to complete, and can be retaken as often as necessary to get a passing score.

Participants will receive a printable PDF certificate on the same day they pass the exam. Biologix also keeps training records and course completion certificates for six years and can provide documentation in case a business gets audited. Even so, you'll have to get re-certified every year.

Biologix also offers corporate discounts and group rates on approved online independent study courses. Group pricing is available by request.

HIPAA Associates has been providing HIPAA compliance plans, gap analysis, training, and breach reporting since 2002, making it one of the oldest HIPAA-compliance courses on our list. We chose HIPAA Associates as the best for team training because it offers dedicated HIPAA training programs for employees and compliance officers.

All courses are created by nationally recognized HIPAA experts and are available to take for 90 days after purchase. A guaranteed HIPAA certificate is issued 90 minutes after the completion of each course with unlimited retakes available. Certificates are valid for two years, and Spanish language versions of each course are available. 

HIPAA Associates has a long tradition as a HIPAA educator and has trained small groups and large hospital organizations. Its group training programs are designed for busy providers and built around practical applications they will understand. All group training is web-based and can be branded for use on company servers. Pricing is available on request and is dependent on the size and needs of each group.

The HIPAA Associates pricing model is based on the number of participants. Here's a look at the company's offerings:

Even though HIPAA Associates' courses are ideal for teams, the courses are not intended for self-directed study. Your team will have to attend virtual training sessions, which are limited to 30 people per session.

HIPAA Exams began as an online learning system for hospitals. After requests from many of its clients, the company expanded to provide a broader range of training options. We chose HIPAA Exams as the best online program because its convenient video training bundles and training management are the closest to getting a live classroom experience online.

HIPAA Exams uses a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) with reporting, tracking, and yearly reminders that can be accessed on any PC, Mac, or smart device. It also offers administrator-level reporting that allows you to view the certificates of all employees and send reminders when needed.

Training certificates can be instantly printed or emailed upon successful completion of any online training course. Tests are instantly graded online and can be attempted as many times as necessary. Every certificate contains a unique ID that can be traced to an individual user for compliance audits. Certificates have no expiration dates and come with one hour of continuing education credits for licensed healthcare professionals.

HIPAA Exams courses are authorized by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and are organized slightly differently than some of the other providers. 

In addition to the prices below, monthly subscription plans, yearly course lease options, and course bundles also are available. Pricing is done in several tiers based on the number of students. The prices below are for 1 to 15 students.

Although HIPAA Exams has been around for many years, customer reviews are few and far between, so it's not easy to see if their courses meet customer's needs.