HIPAA Security Certification Training:
Certified HIPAA Security Specialist™ (CHSS) Testimonials

 

“Complex and detailed information was portrayed professionally and easy to comprehended. The atmosphere of the class was conducive to learning in a fun and effective manner. Kudos.”

Dan Joyce

Lifeline Systems

 

“The training was excellent providing extensive knowledge. The instructor provided a level of information for all attendees.”

Evon Rasmussen

Division of Child & Family Services

 

“This was an excellent, well-constructed class. It sifted through extensive amounts of material to glean the important parts for customers to use to easily and effectively become HIPAA compliant. This makes the class a worthwhile business investment for employees at all level.”

Barbee Davis

 

“Great course for preparing for the cert test. This is not a HIPAA security implementation course, but still a good refresher course. I definitely feel more confident and knowledgeable about the security regulation.”

Bryan McLaughlin

Creighton University

 

“Alan is both an expert in security and in training - a rare combination in the security field. Well worth the time and money. ”

Justin Morgan

D2Hawkeye

 

“Alan presented material in an effective manner. He was both informative and knowledgeable. This course along with certification will help any in the industry grow professionally”

Robert Landeros

Single Source Technology, Inc.

 

“This course is excellent for anyone responsible for security of information and systems. I really benefited from the course and will definitely be able to apply it for future use.”

Felicia Burks

U.S. Army

 

“Very In dept. I am still amazed at how quickly Alan is able to get through all this information an yet still have all his students understand it.”

James Taylor

Network Consultants

 

“Alan found a way to make what I thought was going to be boring lectures into a fun informative class. Thanks.”

Ronald Trepton

LaPorte Regional Healthcare System

 

“Trying to explain a world that is completely unknown and foreign to most people is a hard endeavor! The way topics were explained to me was in such a way I could understand and give me the knowledge base to possible explain to others”

Nicole Beatingo

Alexian Brothers Medical Center

 

“Alan made ht is class all the more interesting via his experience, knowledge and humor. I am leaving with a wealth of valuable information”
David Lehrman
Net Comm Consulting Services, Inc.

“Never, have I experienced an instructor more enthusiastic or knowledgeable than Alan.  He broke the subject matter down in a way that was easy to understand and grasp.  His willingness to revisit subjects and articulate them time and again sets him apart from other instructors.  A+.”

Carol Krause

Emdeon

 

“This class was well developed and covered today's security risk and today's security technologies.  I feel all medical IT professionals should attend this class.”

Rick Earley

CHS

 

“This was a great class! I thought I knew HIPAA inside and out. I was wrong. I now feel much more comfortable with the thought of presenting our company obligations - and short coming with respect to our compliance efforts (or, more of our efforts to assist our customers in their compliance's efforts.)”
Megan Heffernan
Webmedx

“Excellent and informative class.  The instructor 'Alan Yue' was very knowledgeable on the material. ”

Shawn Shamsaie

Sisters of Providence

 

“The instructor was able to take a very technical complex subject area and make it understandable and applicable to a diverse audience.”

Jeffrey L. Hunter

COPCP

 

“Its a good HIPAA Security Course. ”

Pyreddy Neddy

NC-DHHS

 

“The excellently laid out materials combined with the energy the presenter had gave this course A+ value.”

Mark Gower

Great Wall Consulting

 

“This course has made HIPAA Security so much more understandable.  Alan really made this course interesting.  The material really stuck with me ”

Pat Taylor

 

“Excellent course.  The instructor provided intelligent and very rich details to complement the course ”

Mike Gregory

CFNI

 

“I would HIGHLY recommend this course to anyone who needs to have a thorough understanding of all aspects of HIPAA.  From Privacy to Security and then ways to make your organization more secure, , Alan covers it all.  Coming from a non IT background, I was apprehensive regarding the technical CHSS material.  However, Alan explained it in practical, ono technical terms.  I believe the CHP & CHSS classes have enabled me to implement all aspects of HIPAA in my organization and feel comfortable in doing so!  This is truly are of the best courses I have ever attended! ”

Sandra Nettleton

Valir Health

 

“Highly recommended course covering security topic from different angles and full explanation”

Suren Avunjian

Health Line

 

“The technical aspects of the security technologies were presented in a well structured easy to understand manner.  Lots of great information and instruction.”

Steve Jourdan

HHS

 

“The course is a wealth of knowledge.  I have a much better idea of what is involved with striving for HIPAA compliance.  The instructor did an excellent job of maintain interest from the students by his enthusiasm during the entire class.”

William Myers

Mercy Hospital and Medical Center

 

“The HIPAA Academy Course proved to be superb primarily based on the instructor and the supporting text materials. This course is definitely A Must!  Be sure to take it seriously!  It's a matter of nation (IT Healthcare Information) security! You'll get more than your money's worth! A bargain!  It's like hitting the Power Ball of Information Security!”

Jeff Scardino

JLT Services Corp

 

“Excellent course! Alan makes this course very lively and interesting.”

Alberto LaCava

Felician College

 

“The course material, along with Alan's enthusiasm for the topic, change a course I expected to be dry into an enjoyable learning experience. ”

Richard O'Malley

Medical Services of America

 

“Alan did an excellent job of taking what could have been dry dusty and boring, and turning it into an exciting and dynamic course ”

Michael Ehart

Capstone College

 

“Alan took what could have been dry course content and brought it to life with his great teaching technique and real-life application examples ”

Jeff Marshall

Zenith Administration

 

“The class was very informative and brought lot of clarification to the security Regs.”

Becky Short

MVGC

 

“Alan E. Yue was an outstanding instructor.  Being a real-life consultant assisted students in attaining valuable information. Thanks Alan! ”

Octavis Lampkin

NNMC Bethesda

 

“I really enjoyed this class.  It helped validated many things I already know and gave me new information of various HIPAA Security Rule requirements.  I would recommend this course for any IT Compliance Officer.”

Mark Dunning

ACS

 

“Great Class! ”

Mark Roberts

Plainfield Health Center

 

“HIPAA Academy curriculum in HIPAA Security Rule is well planned and developed.  My HIPAA Security Rule knowledge is strengthen by the course.  Well done!”

Paul Lastrella

El Paso County Government, Colorado

 

“Great course.  Also a great place to network with industry peers.”

Andrew Dougherty

Torrance Memorial Hospital

 

“I was thrown into new job responsibilities and needed to get up to speed fast.  Alan accomplished this task with ease and grace.  Bravo! ”

Eric Marx

VCU

 

“Alan did a great job of delivering the content of the CHP and CHSS courses. ”

Jamie Tillett

KMSF

 

“Excellent information of requirements for HIPAA Security.  Very detailed and easy to understand materials and real life examples provided by the instructor. ”

Scott Leslie

MSA

 

“The CHSS class was very informative and was made to help us go back to our office with a working knowledge of how to make our organization secure. ”

Denise Russell

Fincher & Hecht LLC

 

“The course was very insightful.  I didn't realize they were so many components to consider as we structure our security policies to comply with the HIPAA Security rule. ”

Mark Robinson

 

“CHSS cuts to the chase and takes a part the material into a format that is easily understand.  The Security Rule is intimidating and this course takes it a part and tells you what you need to be compliant. ”

Sean Patrick

Gibson Area Hospital

 

“An absolute necessary course if you have any internal or external HIPAA responsibilities.”

John Mirello

 

“This course was tremendous, very well thought at and delivered.”

Chris McBrairty

Backbone Security

 

“I enjoyed the course very much.  Even though I had previous experience in security the course brought out new and interesting information ”

Timothy D. Kennedy

Backbone Security

 

“A Great Course!”

Tory Russo

 

“Alan Yue provide knowledgeable informed instruction for this course. He is a wonderful instructor.”

Laurie Southerton

Backbone Security

 

“The Instructor was great helped guide me through the course.”

Kelly Henson

TCI

 

“Alan spent a lot of time drawing diagrams and giving real world examples illustrating the course material!”

Andrew H. Pernie

 

“I was impressed with the competency of Alan. He went above and beyond to ensure understanding of the topics at hand. I am waling out with so much more knowledge than I ever imagined!”

Ronald Johnson

Aspin Technologies

 

“This Course was just what I needed to further prepare me to be the HIPAA Security Officer for my organization.”

Vincent Quichocho

Guam Memorial Hospital

 

“Excellent Course!  The course presented the technical security topics in an organized and understandable manner. ”

Kenneth M. Kerrick, III

Delta Health Systems

 

“This is a great course for IT professionals and Health Care workers alike.  This course gives solid information on dealing with security in accordance to HIPAA. ”

Donna Weeden

Council of Community Clinics

 

“I would not be prepared for HIPAA Security without this class. The instructor went way above and beyond the ensure my preparedness and fill deep knowledge gaps.”

Charles Merritt

KMSF

 

"The CHSS Class provides detailed coverage of the HIPAA Security Rule and the related technology standards that coincide with the standard. Overall, a very beneficial class."

Clay Kamann

MASHFinch Company

 

"I feel with knowledge I have received on this subject I can apply this Security Rule in my business environment with extended application, if confidence is needed."

Teresa Fahle

EMSI

 

"The instructor (Alan) was able to cove all other material in a quick yet thorough manner. He explained how all of the technical terms related to the ultimate goal of HIPAA compliance. Great course! Great Instructor!"

Nick Eastby

Heartland Information Services

 

"I believe this course has set the foundation for a very strong base for a HIPAA Security Person. My time was very well spent."

Dennis C. Olliney

Park University

 

"Great content & Interactive format."

Richard Cheshire

New Hanover Regional Medical Center

 

"This was an excellent class. I now have a better understanding of what is necessary for being in compliance in regards to the Security rule. Great instructor."

Jeff Hanneman

HCF Management Inc

 

"Timely & effective. Gained a lot of meaningful insight for my upcoming role as HIPAA Security officer. I greatly appreciate sharing multiple approaches to the challenge ahead."

Roger Moy

GE Consumer Finance

 

"The class was very informational on the regulations & rules of HIPAA. The instructor was very good at explaining and going over questions that we had concerning HIPAA rules & regulations. He also went over the material in great detail. "

Kyle Unverferth

HCF Management Inc

 

"Very informative with regards to the regulations."

Rachel Silverman

HIMformatics

 

"Covers in depth the security aspects related to HIPAA. Good course very informative."

Sonia Soni

SaiFirst Inc

 

"The class offers a lot of information that is very clear & precise to HIPAA. I only wish I had the same knowledge that my instructor has."

Shane Kramer

Olmsted Medical Center

 

"A true eye opener to what HIPAA security is & how to address it. Everyone in IT should sit this course."

Stephen Kennedy

MS Division of Medicaid

 

"The CHSS course from HIPAA Academy is the best training I have taken for gaining the knowledge necessary to become compliant with HIPAA regulations. The Instructor was excellent and presented the material in a manner that kept the presentation interesting and lively."

John Kerber

Consultant

 

"Great Course, very intuitive & thorough in nature."

James Holler

James Holler, Inc

 

“The CHSS course gave me the ability to learn the basics of technology aspect of HIPAA. The Book will allow me to full understand security.”

Paula Loving

Wesco

 

“This CHSS course provides an excellent base for begin implementing the HIPAA security requirements.”

Lisa B. Echan

State of Nevada – Mental Health & Development Services

 

“Great brief overview of security. Wonderful samples of procedures in the book.”

Tracy Mergenthaler

US Med Trans

 

"Great Value for the Price."

Davis Blair

StayOnline

 

“The Certified HIPAA Security Specialist course was very informative. Even if you did not want to learn about HIPAA Security, you learned it and learned it well! I strongly recommend this course for any Health Care worker involved with HIPAA Security.”

Jennifer Hamerlinck

Mercer County Health Department

 

“The Security training was valuable to me as an administrator of my agency. I now have a much greater understanding of what is required and will be better able to direct our Security Officer and the team to make sure we are meeting the requirements of the rule. The written materials were clear and easy to follow. Ali is a skilled presenter and made some of his material (which is difficult to understand for a non IT person) bearable and comprehendible.”

Bonnie Schaafsma

Kankakee County Health Department

 

“Mr. Pabrai provided an excellent program covering the new HIPAA security PHI standards. He was very knowledgeable on the subject. The handouts provided were excellent.”

Karen Senger

Morgan County Health Department

 

"Ali was a professional presenter with information well organized. With the manual and his instruction we can find the answers we need to become prepared.”

Jan Forbes

Fayette County Health Department

 

“It was a very difficult subject and he made it understandable. I was kind of dreading taking course, but it was a good experience and I learned a lot.”

Fran Rosenthal

Jo Daviess County Health Department

 

“I feel this was a very good class. At first I was overwhelmed, but by the end of the second day things started falling in place. It’s very good to know the rule in such depth. It puts HIPAA Security into prospective! What an awesome huge undertaking. I’m glad there’s a person like Ali who thinks this is as exciting as Disneyland!”

Robin Hayes

Fayette County Health Department

 

“I had not attended any previous HIPAA meetings. Had meetings at our department, but they have not been near as helpful, in-depth or valuable. Ali was a wonderful teacher and presenter! Made it easy to learn and understand. Was overwhelmed by all of the information.”

Marcia Gathe

Fayette County Health Department

 

“Excellent manual, clearly written. Mr. Pabrai presents material well and instills confidence.”

Donna Serrett

Franklin Williamson BiCounty Health Department

 

“Lots of good information, but need more time to cover information in-depth.”

M. Provost-Fyre

Oak Park DPH

 

“Good information for those technically inclined Health Care professionals”

Jason Kositavut

Andrew Pea, Inc.

 

“Wow! Now I realize how much I do not know. I’m excited!”

Debrah Knoll

Madison County Health Department

 

“Great deal of info was presented work book, very good and useful for later reference. Excellent resource and workshop.”

Peggy Murphy

Jo Daviess County Health Department

 

“Very informative session – packed with much needed information. The presentation was well organized and the instructor obviously is/an expert in this field. The extra support materials were an added bonus and made the presentation complete.”

Rhonda Hackler

LaSalle Co. Health Department

 

“I appreciate the combination of information on the regulatory requirements and technical methods of compliance. Technical information was represented in a way understandable to non-technical people. Emphasis on total organization e-security was helpful.”

Curtis Fentan

Peoria City/County Health Department

 

“This course was exceptionally beneficial for companies to attend to capture a thorough and concise approach in addressing HIPAA Security compliance implementation.”

Toni Corona

Madison County Health Department

 

“The course was very well organized and presented in a learnable manner. However, the info was very overwhelming since I am not an IT person.”

Mary Moss

Pike County Health Department

 

“Instructor very knowledgeable. Information presented was very technical. Without a good IT background, some portions were overwhelming.”

Sharon Frederking

Washington County Health Department

 

“Ali thoroughly opened the door to the HIPAA Security requirements. The HIPAA Academy covered all of the standards in-depth and with great definition.”

Kris Marcotte

Kankakee County Health Department

 

“The HIPAA Security Rule was expressed in a straight forward manner with enthusiasm and vast knowledge. I came to class with no knowledge and I am becoming much better prepared to implement the HIPAA rule.”

Connie Keelin

DeWitt Piatl Health Department

 

“Ali really knew his stuff, but I felt it was too much information in a short amount of time."

Paula Dean

Pike County Health Department

 

“This course provided an organized, in-depth overview of the HIPAA Security Rule. Mr. Pabrai is extremely knowledgeable and provided everything we need to know to implement the Rule at our agency.”

Peggy Cannell

Jackson County Health Department

 

“I came with the idea that this program would be boring, but it was not. The information we received was very helpful since the rule is mandatory to all Health Departments. Thanks.”

Cindy Reynolds

DeWitt Piatt Bi-City Health Department

 

“A lot of information in 2 days. Instructor was very knowledgeable and excited about topic.”

Sue Gray

Montgomery County Health Department

 

“The training was well worth taking for both the novice and the veteran of HIPAA. The instructor could explain a complex issue to a varied audience. I would recommend the course.”

Craig Beintema

Bureau County Health

 

“Very informative class. HIPAA manual will be a great resource. Ali was very knowledgeable in all aspects. Lots of info to take in for someone who may not be in the IT Dept.”

Tammy Byers

Clay County Health Department

 

“Very informative class and would suggest taking this course. The information applies to anyone or business that needs to implement security.”

Penny Thompson

McDoxougle County Health Department

 

“Uday was very knowledgeable in all aspects of the HIPAA Rule. A lot of great information to take back to my organization for use in starting our Security Program.”

Mary McCollough

Clay County Industries

 

“Our instructor was very eager and enthusiastic. He had a very good sense of humor which made the time go by much quicker.”

Carol Graham

SPCDPH (Public Health)

 

“Ali was extremely knowledgeable on this subject. I feel that this course is comprehensive in its scope and the subject matter thoroughly covered. It’s a lot to absorb in 2 days, but well worth the time, money and effort involved.”

Anji Moon

Jackson County Health Department

 

“I have a better understanding of the technical part of the HIPAA laws. I did not know how much of the HIPAA Laws were technical until this training. So my eyes are open much wider to the great importance this is to my institution.”

Leslie Johnson

Jefferson County Health Department

 

“Would never have realized what this is going to take to implement w/o this course training.”

Tony Newmann

Southern 7 Health Department

 

“I feel better prepared to assist my Agency in becoming compliant with the HIPAA Security Rule. I have been given a tremendous amount of information that will enable me to understand HIPAA Security.”

Cheryl Manus

Southern Seven Health Department

 

“This course was excellent. There is a tremendous amount of information, but it is organized in a way that allows you to get through it. Ali is a wonderful instructor and I highly recommend both this course and Ali.”

Debra Phillips

Fayette County Health Department

 

“The instructor has a vast knowledge of the law on HIPAA Security. It was a good overview of a comprehensive subject and how to implement it on a local basis.”

Malinda Hillman

Livingston County Health Department

 

"The CHSS course was a large amount of information, but Mr. Glowacki's instruction will be extremely useful. Very Well Organized!"

Lani Kaiser

Z Technology

 

"Mark's extensive knowledge of HIPAA's Security rule was really helpful in understanding HIPAA. Now I know what actually HIPAA is. Mark was definitely prepared for the class and had a good knowledge and presentation skills."

Nakul Mittal

B2B Technology

 

"As my doctoral dissertation topic, HIPAA is an area that I must become very familiar with over the next year. This course and instructor has helped me to do that. Thanks!"

Jason Anderson

JD3 Solutions, LLC

"The CHSS class provided a great foundation for HIPAA Security regulations."

Tom Ennekins

Mount Carmel Health

"Practical application of security rules was very informative. Course material makes an excellent future reference."

Dan Hoskins, CISSP

"This is a great resource for determining a company's HIPAA needs."

Chip Carper

Bauguess Management

"Improved my knowledge of the HIPAA regulations and the possibilities they can hold. This information is a must know if you are involved in hospital security."

Paul Mancini

Signal Solutions

"An excellent class that will assist me in implementation of the HIPAA Security Rule."

Robert Sossman

Signal Solutions

"A very good introduction to HIPAA Security. The instructor frequently reminded the class that the Security Rule is the base and not the max. All examples supported the topic very well."

Jay Falck

Unicorn Computing

"This course and the collaboration with the professional pieces provided great insight on the issues with applying HIPAA security within organizations."

Robert Schadey

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