We use people from outside the University to pose as patients to assist in teaching our students to do assessments. We get the individual’s consent to participate in these sessions and usually videotape them to use with future students. Are these individuals covered under HIPAA?
No, these individuals are not considered patients of the University. Even if the individual has real symptoms, in this capacity (which should be clearly explained on the consent form), they are not our patients, and HIPAA does not apply.