Training on Healthcare Privacy & Records Security (CHPS Basics)
Learn healthcare privacy and records security basics to protect patient data, ensure compliance, and strengthen cybersecurity in healthcare systems.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course provides foundational knowledge and practical frameworks for protecting patient information and securing healthcare records in compliance with privacy regulations and ethical standards. Participants gain a clear understanding of healthcare data governance, confidentiality principles, access controls, risk management, and cybersecurity practices within clinical and administrative environments.
The course strengthens institutional trust, ensures regulatory compliance, and enhances the protection of sensitive health information across physical and digital records systems.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Health Records and Information Officers
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Hospital Administrators and Managers
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Compliance and Risk Officers
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ICT and Health Systems Teams
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Data Protection Officers
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Clinical and Administrative Staff handling patient records
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand healthcare privacy principles and regulatory frameworks
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Identify risks related to patient data handling
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Implement records security best practices
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Apply access control and data protection measures
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Strengthen incident response and breach management procedures
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Promote a culture of confidentiality and ethical information handling
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Healthcare Privacy
- Patient confidentiality principles
- Regulatory frameworks and compliance obligations
- Ethical responsibilities in healthcare data handling
- Case Study: Breach of patient confidentiality due to weak controls
- Practical: Identifying privacy vulnerabilities in a healthcare setting
Module 2: Healthcare Records Management & Security
- Lifecycle of patient records
- Secure storage (physical and digital)
- Retention and disposal policies
- Case Study: Unauthorized access to archived medical files
- Practical: Designing a secure records handling checklist
Module 3: Access Controls & Data Protection
- Role-based access controls
- Encryption and secure authentication
- Monitoring and audit trails
- Case Study: System misuse by internal staff
- Practical: Mapping access roles within a healthcare facility
Module 4: Cybersecurity Risks in Healthcare
- Common healthcare cyber threats
- Phishing, ransomware, and insider threats
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Case Study: Ransomware attack affecting hospital operations
- Practical: Conducting a healthcare data risk assessment
Module 5: Incident Response & Breach Management
- Detecting and reporting data breaches
- Regulatory notification requirements
- Post-incident review and corrective action
- Case Study: Delayed breach reporting consequences
- Practical: Developing a healthcare data breach response plan
Where the change lands
Personal Impact
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Strong understanding of healthcare privacy regulations
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Improved ability to secure patient records
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Enhanced awareness of cybersecurity risks
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Greater confidence in handling sensitive information
Organizational Impact
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Reduced risk of data breaches and regulatory penalties
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Strengthened compliance and audit readiness
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Improved patient trust and institutional credibility
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Enhanced information governance and data protection culture
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Johannesburg
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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