Electronic Health Records Specialist

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This certificate of achievement is designed as a program for student’s interests in the field of electronic health records which includes maintenance of medical records; filing, scanning, and sorting files into the electronic health record; release of information to support continuum of care requests; conducts documentation integrity audits to confirm accuracy; assists in development and implementation of policies and procedures for computerized documentation; and helps maintain timely completion of the medical record through record analysis, deficiency notification, and monitoring of record completion by medical providers. The student completing the certificate will be trained as an electronic health records specialist. Your certificate exhibits commitment to your professional and personal growth.

Allied Health Core

ALH 116 - Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 3
ALH 140 - Soft Skills for Allied Health Credit Hours: 3

Computer Information Core

CIS 101 - Computers for Learning Credit Hours: 3
CIS 201 - Computer Applications/Business Credit Hours: 3

Health Information Technology Core

HIT 100 - Introduction to Health Information Technology Credit Hours: 3
HIT 170 - Electronic Health Records Credit Hours: 3
HIT 175 - Electronic Health Records II Credit Hours: 3
HIT 230 - Records Management Credit Hours: 3
HIT 260 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare Credit Hours: 3
HIT 298 - Professional Practice Experience Credit Hours: 3

Electronic Health Records Specialist

Allied Health Core

Computer Information Core

Health Information Technology Core

Total Credit Hours Required 30