Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
Offered by Texas A&M - Kingsville
You will learn how to implement and utilize electronic health records and become a Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist.
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If you’re new to the healthcare industry, or need to brush up on medical industry language, we recommend enrolling in an alternate version of this program, as it better prepares you for your certification exam. Learn more here.
You will learn how to implement and utilize electronic health records and become a Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist. Whether you already work in the medical field or you’re transitioning from another career, becoming a CEHRS can open up new job opportunities for you, give you higher earning power, and make you an in-demand professional in a wide variety of healthcare settings such as Health Information Clerk, Medical Records Coordinator, Electronic Medical Records Technician and Electronic Medical Records Specialist.
This program will provide everything you need to make it happen!
What Will I Learn?
In this program, you’ll learn the ins and outs of electronic health records (EHR) systems, along with the many benefits they offer – Medical practices and hands-on practice using real EHR software as you prepare to take the National Health Career Association’s (NHA) CEHRS certification exam.
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Yes – Electronic Health Record Specialist Certification (CEHRS) exam offered by National Health Career Association (NHA)
Upon successful completion of this program, you will understand:
In combining your healthcare experience and knowledge of medical terms with completion of this program, you will be ready to take the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) national certification exams offered by NHA
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Medical Transcription – Module 3: Editing Records (20 Hour)
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Study guide materials will be provided: Using the Electronic Health Record in the Health Care Provider Practice, 2nd Edition with access to practice exams
In order to sit for national certification exams, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent; therefore, it is recommended you have this before enrolling for this program.
This program can be taken from either a Mac or a PC. It is compatible with the Windows XP and later operating systems, Firefox, Chrome, or IE 7 and later browsers. There are no specific computer requirements other than an Internet connection, e-mail account, Microsoft Word (for assignment submissions), and Windows Media Player (which is available as a free download).
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2015 Median Pay | Number of Jobs, 2014 | Job Outlook, 2014-24 | Employment Change, 2014-24 |
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$37,110 per year $17.84 per hour |
188,600 | 15% (Much faster than average) | 29,000 |
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This is a self-paced program supported by an experienced mentor. Our mentors are subject experts with several years of experience in their respective fields and have the necessary educational training and credentials required to work as an expert. In case of any queries or questions regarding course content, course material, certifications, industry questions or on the progress of the student’s training and advancement, you can contact us on the information mentioned below.
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Meditec Student Support: 866-451-3854
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