Staying compliant isn’t optional for medical practices. It’s essential for protecting patients, staff, and the practice itself. Each year, healthcare teams are required to complete a range of regulatory, safety, and professional conduct trainings that reduce risk, strengthen operational readiness, and ensure the practice meets state and federal requirements. From OSHA and HIPAA to emergency preparedness, CPR, fraud prevention, and workplace violence prevention trainings, these annual and biennial courses create a safer, more secure environment for both staff and patients.
The following checklist outlines the key trainings every medical practice should complete to remain compliant and maintain the highest standard of care.
□ OSHA Training
- Hazard Communication
- Bloodborne Pathogen
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Fire Safety
- Chemical Safety
- Biomedical Waste Management
- Slips, Trips, and Fall Prevention
- Emergency Response Procedures
OSHA training should be conducted annually. CAP members can access discounted OSHA compliance training and more at: www.evolveelearning.com. To receive your discount use code CAP10OFF at checkout.
□ HIPAA Training
- Privacy and Security Rules
- Patients’ Rights
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Security
- Breach Notification Procedures
HIPAA training should be done annually. CAP members can access free courses at: https://cap.nascybernet.com/
□ Harassment Avoidance Training
- Prevention
- Reporting Procedures
- Legal Implications
Harassment Avoidance Training should be done every two years for practices with five or more employees (physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants count as employees). CAP members can access free courses at: https://register.traliant.com/customer/cooperative/6695/
□ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Training
- Unconscious Bias
- Cultural Competency
- Inclusive Leadership
DEI training is optional. CAP members can access free courses at: https://register.traliant.com/customer/cooperative/6695/
□ Workplace Violence Prevention Training
- Identifying Warning Signs
- Reporting and Prevention Procedures
Workplace Violence Prevention Training should be done annually. Please contact My Practice at 213-473-8630 or via email at MyPractice@CAPphysicians.com for training links and discount codes.
□ Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
- Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Detection
- Proper Billing Practices
- Identifying Red Flags
□ Emergency Preparedness Training
- Disaster Response Planning
- Business Continuity Procedures
- Evacuation Plans for Different Emergencies
□ First Aid & CPR Training
- CPR (Adult, Child, Infant)
- Basic First Aid Procedures
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Usage
□ Identity Theft Prevention Training
- Protecting Patient Data and Personal Information
- Recognizing Signs of Identity Theft
- Keeping Sensitive Information Secure
□ Fire/Evacuation Drill
- Conduct an Evacuation Drill With All Staff
- Practice Fire Safety and Evacuation Routes
For recommendations on where to access these additional trainings, please contact My Practice at 213-473-8630 or via email at MyPractice@CAPphysicians.com.