Introduction to The Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
Format: Self-paced
Location: Online, Self-paced, Asynchronous
Introduction to The Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
Synopsis
This training course must be completed by Health Information Custodians and all employees who processes Personal Health Information.Course Overview
This training takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
This training equips Algonquin College's Health Information Custodians and all employees who processes Personal Health Information with essential knowledge of Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). Participants will learn their legal and ethical responsibilities for safeguarding patient data, including consent, collection, use, and disclosure of personal health information. The course emphasizes best practices to prevent privacy breaches, maintain compliance, and protect patient trust in clinical and virtual care settings. Through real-world scenarios and practical guidance, learners will gain confidence in applying PHIPA standards in everyday practice.
Who Should Complete This Training?
Health Information Custodians and all employees who processes Personal Health InformationTraining Outcomes
By the end of this training you will be able to:- State the expectations of the PHIPA
- State the roles and responsibilities of departments and individual employees as indicated in PHIPA and College policies
- Define what constitutes a Personal Health Information (PHI) privacy breach; and
- Describe PHI breach mitigation strategies. Outline the breach response strategy.
Instructors
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Mary AgbadaolaPrivacy Program Manager, Information Security & Privacy Office |
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Yasmin NissimSenior Privacy Specialist, Information Security & Privacy Office |