1.3 Patient Privacy and Confidentiality

One (1) hour self-paced online learning. This module provides an overview of the importance of patient privacy and confidentiality for Medical Company Representatives (MCRs) when entering the healthcare setting and/or working with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs).

Who should participate?
MCRs interacting with HCPs should participate. Modules 1.1 Healthcare Facility Protocols, 1.2 Professional Conduct and 2.1 Introduction to the Code of Practice are the recommended pre-requisite training for this Level 1 module.

Learning outcomes

  • Understands the broad concepts of patient privacy and confidentiality
  • Lists the main pieces of legislation governing patient privacy and confidentiality
  • Locates sources for further information about patient privacy and confidentiality in their state
  • Describes basic obligations generally contained in patient privacy statements.

A certificate of participation will be available for download via “My Portal” from the MTAA Website from the “Certificates” item under the “My Content” menu.

How much does it cost?
The fee to complete this online module is $230 for non-members and $86.25 for members. (including GST)

How do I register?
To register for this module click “Add to Cart” below. You must be logged in to “My Portal”, or you can create your own account if you don’t already have one. Payment must be made by Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express) at the time of booking. All Credit card payments are processed via our secure registration provider, Securepay. There are no additional fees for payment by credit card.

How do I Access it?
Online learning is accessed through “My Portal” from the MTAA Website from the “Online Learning” item under the “My Account” menu.

License, use, transfers and refunds
A single-user licence is issued for 12 weeks of access to the purchased MTAA online learning module for the assigned user. Online learning modules are non-transferrable and non-refundable.

$230.00 *
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* Price includes GST where applicable