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Essential Federal Regulations for Education Abroad

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Please note that access to this course expires 60 days after purchase.

As a new education abroad professional, understanding the basic federal regulations that govern privacy, discrimination, and accessibility is an important part of your job.

In this NAFSA e-Learning Express course, you will learn how three different U.S. federal regulations affect study abroad programs and what your office needs to do to be compliant.

Gain an introductory overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) , and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) .

Elements addressed within this presentation include:
  • Background information and overview of each federal regulation;
  • Analysis of how the regulations affect study abroad;
  • Case studies for practical application;
  • Additional resources for more in-depth learning.