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12 Weeks

Certificate Length

$2,700.00

Tuition

What Does A Electronic Health Records Specialist Do?

With a medical records certification, you’ll provide crucial support to healthcare providers through appropriate handling of patient data and health records, document management and more. You’ll be a valuable employee in physician’s offices, urgent care centers, nursing home facilities, wellness clinics and hospitals, and an expert in EMR systems.

Where In the AdventHealth Network Can You Work?

Electronic Health Records (EHR) Specialists work in a variety of healthcare settings where patient health information is managed and maintained digitally. They can be found in hospitals, private medical practices, outpatient care centers, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, health insurance companies, and medical laboratories. In these environments, EHR Specialists play a crucial role in maintaining accurate and secure electronic health records, contributing to efficient patient care and the smooth functioning of healthcare facilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Web browser with internet connection

Course registration & payment

Training Materials Provided

Expert-led video based training

Competency assessments

National Certification exam fee

ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS SPECIALIST

Outcomes

Are you data-driven with a passion for organizing? Electronic medical records training might be the perfect opportunity to start a career in the healthcare industry.

This 12-week CEHRS certificate is built of two courses: Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology to provide you the necessary language to manage spoken and written interactions in all medical environments, and Electronic Health Records which teaches the ethical, legal and regulatory requirements of a career in EMR and immerses you in software simulations that replicate real Electronic Health Records certificates.

Completion of our certificate will have you prepared to take the CEHRS exam, through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and start a career in any one of these fields: Electronic Health Records Specialist, EMR/EHR Assistant, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant, Medical Records Clerk or Patient Services Representative.

Skills Learned

Students in the electronic health records specialist certificate will complete a full scope of curriculum over 12 weeks in order to master the expertise needed to successfully launch their electronic health records specialist career. Some of the skills gained include:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
  • Employ Electronic Health Record and related Practice Management applications
  • Maintain confidentiality through Privacy and Security of HIPAA / HITECH
  • Appreciate how complete and accurate charting effects patient safety and reimbursement
  • Comprehend the use of Diagnosis and Procedure codes in the medical record
  • Understand use of financial, statistical and census reports; as well as invoices, claims, and other forms
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional .
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COURSES - 12 WEEKS

Professionalism in Allied Health
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
Electronic Health Records

CERTIFICATE PREVIEW

ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS SPECIALIST JOB POSSIBILITIES

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Electronic Health Records Specialist

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Medical Records Clerk

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EMR and EHR Assistant

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

After completing the 12-week CEHRS certificate, you will be equipped to take the CEHRS exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Successfully obtaining the certification opens doors for career opportunities in various healthcare settings. You can pursue positions such as Electronic Health Records Specialist, EMR/EHR Assistant, Health Information/Medical Records Administrator, Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant, Medical Records Clerk, or Patient Services Representative. With your knowledge of human anatomy, medical terminology, and electronic health records management, you’ll be well-prepared to excel in these roles while ensuring compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements.

ISSUING AUTHORITY

CEHRS

Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist

This certification ensures that you understand how to properly handle patient health records. 

ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS SPECIALIST REGISTRATION

If you need additional funding sources, we offer many convenient options

Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.

Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.

 

Pay for your training with an education loan through Meritize.

Reserve your seat by completing the course registration process using the provided option.

 

CERTIFICATE COMPARISONS

PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Community College
Program & Tuition Cost
$5,000 average
Up to $20,000
Exam Fees, Books & Materials
Included
Up to $750
Job Ready In
3–6 months
24–48 months
Schedule Flexibility
On-demand 24/7
Set class schedule
Travel Requirements
None: 100% online
On-campus classrooms
Student Support
Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
Professors: scheduled office hours
Career Coaching
Professors: scheduled office hours
Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
Content Delivery
3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
Professor lectures

MEET YOUR WORKFORCE TRAINING SPECIALIST!

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Amanda Lynn is your Workforce Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand your certificate of study, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Amanda to learn more about your certificate, AdventHealth University and how to achieve your workforce development goals!

FAQ

With a medical records certification, you’ll provide crucial support to healthcare providers through appropriate handling of patient data and health records, document management and more. You’ll be a valuable employee in physician’s offices, urgent care centers, nursing home facilities, wellness clinics and hospitals, and an expert in EMR systems.

No, this certificate does not count for college credit. 

Yes, our certificate is fully online and asynchronous. 

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