Texas HB 300 Healthcare Privacy Training
Course Overview
Texas House Bill 300 (HB 300) significantly expanded privacy protections for Texans’ health information beyond federal HIPAA requirements. Texas law requires healthcare professionals to complete HB 300 training biennially. This course covers the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act and the specific obligations that apply to covered entities operating in Texas.
Duration: Duration varies | Frequency: Biennial (every 2 years)
Who Should Take This Course
All healthcare professionals and covered entities operating in Texas who access, maintain, or handle protected health information — including physicians, nurses, administrative staff, and business associates serving Texas healthcare organizations.
What You’ll Learn
- Overview of Texas HB 300 and the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act
- How Texas privacy law extends beyond federal HIPAA requirements
- Patient rights under Texas law including electronic health records access
- Permitted and prohibited disclosures of health information under Texas law
- Patient consent requirements that differ from HIPAA
- Training requirements for covered entities under Texas law
- Penalties for violations of Texas HB 300
- Compliance program requirements for Texas healthcare organizations
Compliance Requirement
Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 181 (Texas Medical Records Privacy Act, as amended by HB 300) requires covered entities to train all employees who handle PHI biennially. This course fulfills that requirement.
How to Get Started
Getting your team trained is simple. Contact MedWaste Solution and we’ll set up access to our online training platform powered by Compliance Publishing. Courses are available 24/7 from any device — staff can complete training on their own schedule. A completion certificate is issued automatically upon finishing the course.
Available nationwide — not limited to our physical service territory.
Call 309-276-0409 or complete the form below for a free quote.