Learn how to implement and utilize electronic health records and become a Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist.
Electronic health record specialists are critical in today’s healthcare environment, where timely access to accurate patient records is vital to the safety and treatment of patients. This course teaches the skills required to become a certified electronic health record specialist (CEHRS) through the National Healthcareers Association (NHA), including charting, HIPAA compliance, electronic health record management, and insurance and billing. You will be prepared to work on a health information management team, auditing records, compiling reports for patient tracking, and coordinating the systems that keep our healthcare facilities operating.

$1,975
est. cost
6 mo.
Time to Complete
134 hrs.
Self-paced

What you will learn

  • Learn to manage patient visits, arrange follow-up care, and issue prescriptions
  • Keep track of vital information such as patient allergies and medications
  • Understand how to best read and interpret health records
  • Learn how to communicate with patients and report public health information

  • Establish the appropriate EHR for your practice
  • Prepare to take the National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA) CEHRS certification exam
  • Develop the communication style needed to communicate positively and efficiently with patients and medical workers
  • Jump-start your career as a health information clerk, medical records coordinator, electronic medical records technician, or electronic medical records specialist

    • We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely online. All of our courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. 

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