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HIPAA & Cyber Awareness
Training for Social Workers
Two essential courses — one comprehensive program — built specifically for social work organizations serving mixed populations including youth, adults, and mental health clients.
Clients trust your organization with their most sensitive information. PowerData Solutions Inc. delivers practical, scenario-based training that equips your coaches, directors, and leadership to protect that trust — and stay compliant with federal and state law.
What is HIPAA & who must comply
Protected Health Information (PHI) — all 18 identifiers
Data classification: Restricted, Confidential, Internal, Public
HIPAA's three core rules: Privacy, Security & Breach Notification
Data sharing rules — what you can and cannot do
Minnesota Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. Ch. 13)
Special populations: youth, adults & mental health clients
Incident reporting & 5-step breach response protocol
HIPAA penalties, real-world case studies
Client rights & daily compliance checklist
VPN — your private tunnel on the internet
Encryption at rest, in transit & end-to-end
Social engineering — pretexting, baiting, tailgating
Phishing anatomy: email, spear, whaling, smishing, vishing
Ransomware — how it works & how to stop it
Imposter scams: CEO fraud, IT support, IRS, vendor
Protecting client information — why it's non-negotiable
Security breach recognition & warning signs
Incident response protocol — what to do in the first 30 minutes
AI & best practices for social work coaches
Built for Minnesota Social Services Organizations
Both courses are designed for agencies contracting with Minnesota counties — covering federal HIPAA requirements alongside the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. Chapter 13). Real scenarios drawn from social work practice, not generic healthcare settings.
WHO THIS IS FOR...
Designed for Every Role in Your Organization
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Social Work Coaches
Plain-language instruction, real-case scenarios, and practical daily checklists — no technology background required. -
Director of Operations
We develop customized strategic roadmaps that align with your organization's goals and market position. Our proven planning process helps transform market opportunities into achievable business objectives.
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Business Owner / Leadership
AI governance, vendor compliance (BAAs & DSAs), organizational cybersecurity strategy, and liability awareness.
Deliverables...
Every engagement includes a complete training package — ready to deploy.
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Branded Slide Decks
Professional PowerPoint decks for both courses — ready to present or share digitally, co-branded with your organization. -
Certificate of Completion
Issued upon achieving 80% or higher. Suitable for personnel files and agency compliance records. Valid for 12 months.
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Post-Training Assessment
30-question knowledge assessment covering HIPAA, MGDPA, and Cyber Awareness with auto-scored MCQ and scenario questions.
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Annual Renewal Package
Refreshed content each year reflecting updated regulations, new threat scenarios, and emerging AI considerations.