2026-27 HIPAA Training Course

Why HIPAA Training?

This course helps University of Illinois employees refresh their understanding of protected health information (PHI) privacy and security protections. It also provides updates on changes to HIPAA regulations and potential risks. This training helps employees be successful in their job duties while protecting PHI and reducing risk to the university. This training is the keystone of the University of Illinois HIPAA Privacy and Security Training Program and is an annual requirement established by federal law. This year’s training is more in-depth than previous years and addresses all requirements of the federal regulations.

Who is Required to Take the HIPAA Training?

The University of Illinois’ HIPAA Privacy and Security Directive requires that all employees of healthcare covered components (HCC) complete an annual HIPAA Privacy and Security training. Most employees who are part of the Health Care Component (HCC) will be required to complete the annual HIPAA Training through the University of Illinois System Learning Management System (LMS). The HCC Liaisons and HR departments determine which employees are required to take the training. This requirement also applies to all employees, volunteers, researchers, trainees, and other persons who work under the direct control of an HCC and who perform the functions, activities, or services of either a covered entity or business associate, including access to anyone who accesses RedCap. Failure to complete the annual training may result in notification to departmental Deans and Directors and may result in the loss of network access until the training is completed.

UI Hospital and Mile Square employees who have completed the UI Hospital Training are not required to complete this training.

What Content is Covered?

The training program requires the completion of two modules. Training can be paused and returned to as needed. The first module includes a 10-question quiz. Once the two modules have been completed, the employee record will be automatically updated. A certification of completion will be provided.

Module 1 – Introduction to HIPAA

  • Overview of HIPAA
  • Regulatory Requirement
  • Responsibilities for Compliance
  • What is Protected Health Information (PHI)
  • Examples of HIPAA Violations
  • HIPAA Protections

Module 2 – Reminders and Resources

  • HIPAA at the University of Illinois
  • How to Report Concerns and Questions
  • Use of PHI with Artificial Intelligence
  • RedCap, Box Health Data Folders, and Zoom for PHI
  • Email Encryption
  • Information Security Compliance

How to Access Training

Employees who have been assigned to complete the training can use the following instructions to access. Individuals who require training will be notified by email.

To access the HIPAA Training, please do the following:

  1. Open your web browser and go to: https://go.uillinois.edu/hipaatraining
  2. Click "Sign In" using your university NetID credentials.
  3. Choose your university location and “Select”.
  4. Enter your university Net ID and password and “Login”
  5. Once logged into the Learning Management System (LMS), you will land on the 2026 HIPAA Training homepage.
  6. Complete the training modules in the order they appear on the HIPAA training homepage.
  7. Make sure to read and follow all on-screen prompts to complete each module of the training.
  8. After the two modules have been completed, your certificate will be available via a Print and Email link at the bottom left corner of the screen of the final module homepage.

Difficulty with Signing In?

If you are having difficulty with your Net ID and password, please contact your respective support desk for assistance:

  • Chicago — UIC Help Center: 312-413-0003 (option 9)
  • Urbana-Champaign — Technology Services: 217-244-7000 or 800-531-2531
  • Springfield — ITS Client Services: 217-206-6000 or 877-847-0443

Can I Take the Training?

Even if you are not required to take HIPAA training, you are encouraged to participate to enhance your understanding of data privacy and security. To request access, please send an email to hipaa@uillinois.edu.