OVERVIEW
Certified Program
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. 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. You'll get hands-on practice using real EHR software as you prepare to take the National Healthcareer Association's (NHA) CEHRS certification exam.
In Medical Terminology, you will learn important terminology and study the disorders and medical procedures common to each body system.
Upon successful completion of this program, you will understand:
- Managing patient visits, arranging follow-up care, and issuing prescriptions
- Keeping track of vital information such as patient allergies and medications
- Communicating with patients and reporting public health information
- Interpret terms related to diagnosis and clinical procedures
- Explain the significance and use of medications used for various disorders and treatments
Upon completion of this program, you will be ready to take the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) national certification exams offered by NHA and will receive the study guide materials, access to practice exams, and exam registration fees.
Possible Careers Include…
- Health Information Clerk
- Medical Records Coordinator
- Electronic Medical Records Technician
- Electronic Medical Records Specialist
DETAILS
When you enroll in this all-inclusive National Healthcareer Association
(NHA)-certified program, you'll unlock the door to this burgeoning
career. Through 14 comprehensive lessons, you'll learn what kind of
information is stored in an electronic health record (EHR) system, what
steps are required to implement a system in a medical practice, how
staff members and patients interact with EHR systems, and what benefits
these systems provide compared to traditional paper records.
Throughout the program, you'll get hands-on practice using real EHR
software, and you'll have direct access to expert facilitators who will
give you firsthand knowledge of what it is like to work as a CEHRS. You
will move through the program at your own pace, and your facilitators
will be there with you every step of the way to provide clarification,
support, and guidance.
Additionally, you will study medical terminology - word parts and the
structures and functions of the human body. You will also study
disorders and medical procedures common to each body system, including
musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous,
endocrine, integumentary, genitourinary, lymphatic, and immune.
Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared to take the the
Electronic Health Record Specialist Certification (CEHRS) exams offered
by NHA, and the cost of the exam is included in your tuition.
This program is entirely online and is completed at your own pace. When
you register, you receive six (6) months to complete this
program.
OUTLINE
Certified
Electronic Health Records Specialist
I. An Overview of
EHR and CEHRS
A.
What is an EHR
B.
The Importance of EHRs
C.
Efforts to Encourage EHR Adoption
D.
EHRs in the Future
E.
The Role of a CEHRS in a Medical Practice
II. Steps to EHR
Implementation
A.
Step 1: Assess
B.
Step 2: Plan
C.
Step 3: Select
D.
Step 4: Implement
III. The EHR Framework
A.
EHR Architecture, Hardware, Software, Networks and Interfaces
B.
Human-Computer Interface (User) Devices
C.
Functional, Data Content, and Vocabulary Standards
D.
Feature and Data Formats
E.
Security Controls
F.
Hybrid Health Records
G.
Disaster Recovery
IV. HIPAA Requirements
and EHR Systems
A.
What is HIPAA?
B.
HIPAA and CEHRS
C.
HIPAA Privacy Rule
D.
HIPAA Security Rule
V. The EHR and
Record Content
A.
Record Purposes
B.
Record Formats and Types of Data
C.
Record Standards
D.
Medical Record Content
E.
Documentation Practices
VI.Patient Visit
Management
A.
The EHR in an Office Workflow
B.
Master Patient Index
C.
Service Payment Information
D.
Scheduling
E.
Consents, Acknowledgements, Advance Directives, and Authorizations
VII. Problem, Medication, and
Allergy Lists
A.
The Lists
B.
Summary Lists in the Office Workflow
C.
Standards – Functional, Content, and Vocabulary
VIII. Examination/Assessment
Notes, Graphics, and Charts
A.
Examination and Assessment Notes in the Office Workflow
B.
Functional and Content Standards
C.
Documentation
IX. Treatment Plans,
Orders, and Results
A.
Treatment Plan
B.
Treatment Plans in the Office Workflow
C.
Functional and Content Standards of Treatment Plans
D.
Documentation of Treatment Plans, Orders, and Results
X.
Medication Orders and Administration
A.
Medication Orders Workflow
B.
Functional, Content, and Vocabulary Standards for Medication
Orders
C.
Medication Reference Information
D.
Medication Alerts and Reminders
XI. Patient
Communications
A.
Patient-Focused Communication
B.
Patient Portals
C.
Personal Health Records
XII. Coding, Billing, and
Practice Reports
A.
Coding and Billing Workflow
B.
Code Sets and Clinical Vocabularies
C.
Coding, Billing, and the EHR
D.
Encoders and Computer-Assisted Coding
E.
Electronic Bill Submission
XIII. Research, Registries, and
Reportable Events
A.
Medical Product Development
B.
Practice Requirements
C.
Standards that Support Research
D.
Registries and Reportable Events
XIV. Personal Health Records
and Continuing Care Records
A.
Personal Health Record
B.
Communication Among Providers for Continuing Care
C.
Continuity of Care Record
D.
Ongoing Training and Technical Support of EHR Software
Medical Terminology
- Introduction to Medical Terminology
- The Musculoskeletal System
- The Cardiovascular System
- The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
- The Respiratory System
- The Digestive System
- The Urinary System
- The Nervous System
- The Special Senses the Eyes and Ears
- The Integumentary System
- The Endocrine System
- The Reproductive System
- Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, Pharmacology
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows XP or later.
- Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. The electronic health record (EHR) software within the course is only accessible through Internet Explorer.
- Adobe Flash Player. Click here to download the Flash Player.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- The Paperless Medical Office: Using Harris CareTracker
- Medical Terminology for Health Professions
PREREQUISITES
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, 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 course.
INSTRUCTOR
Rachael Delekta is an MBA in Healthcare Administration and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist. Rachael has been in the health care field for over ten years. She has worked mostly on the insurance side of things, as a customer service manager for dental insurance, a claims and customer service coach, and a workers' compensation case management biller and auditor. She works daily with medical records and healthcare software.
Jennifer Della'Zanna has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, having worked as a medical transcriptionist, practice administrator, biller, and coding specialist. She writes courses and study guides on the use of technology in health care and regularly contributes to publications about health issues. Della'Zanna is a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Albright College.
Carline Dalgleish has worked in medical office administration for over 30 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, a master's degree in Leadership, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. Dalgleish is the author of an ICD-10 coding system and also owns her own consulting firm, AnnGrant Educational Services.
Sharon L. Blackford, MA, BA, RMA, has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She has a Master's degree in Organizational Management, a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, and has served as a Registered Medical Assistant since 1994. Sharon was an active duty Clinical Specialist in the U.S. Army for 10 years. Sharon later moved to the Gulf Coast to accept a position as the Director of Education of Blue Cliff College and was promoted to Campus Director.
Stacey O'Brien has more than 10 years of experience in medical coding and reimbursement. Ms. O'Brien has been a risk adjustment coder for a Medicare advantage plan, audited medical records for a consulting firm, and currently supervises the coding and electronic claims submission process for a group medical practice. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a CPC coding certification from the AAPC.
FAQS
1. Can I register
for programs if I am an international student?
Yes, because ed2go programs are online you never have to actually
travel to the school. Most schools offer telephone or online
registration.
2. How long does it
take to complete a program?
All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can
start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. This program
is entirely online and is completed at your own pace. When you
register, you receive six (6) months to complete this
program.
3. Do I have to buy
additional materials?
No, all materials are included in the cost of the course.
4. Can I get
financial assistance?
ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for
federal aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce
development boards will pay for qualified students to take our
courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial
assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements.
5. What happens what
I complete the program?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a
certificate of completion. In addition, you will be provided paid exam
voucher for the NHA's Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
(CEHRS) exam.
6. Am I guaranteed a
job?
ed2go programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an
entry-level position in most cases. We don’t provide direct job
placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will
help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding
your first job. Facilitators will also be available to use as a
professional reference upon completion of the program. Potential
students should always do research on the job market in their area
before registering.
7. Who will be my
instructor?
Each student is paired with a facilitator for one-on-one
interaction. The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to
answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your
performance. All of our facilitators are successful working
professionals in the fields in which they teach.
8. What software or
hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the
system requirements?
In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a
computer and the Internet. You can access the program contents
from any Web-enabled computer. You don’t have to use the same
computer to log-in to the program every time. We recommend that
you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is the best) and the
latest version of Internet Explorer.
9. Can I use a Mac?
No, you must access this program with a PC or IBM-compatible computer.
10. How can I get
more information about this program?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel
free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button above). If you
are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us
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11. When can I start
the program?
Our programs are all open enrollment. You can register and start
the program as soon as you are ready.
Please note: Once the
program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a
material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.
12. Does this
program prepare for a certification?
Upon successful completion of this program you will be eligible to sit
for the Electronic Health Record Specialist Certification (CEHRS) exam
offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA), the cost of which
is included in your tuition.
13. What if I don't have enough time to complete my program within the time frame provided?
The time allotted to complete your program has been calculated based on the number of hours for each program, so don't worry too much about not completing in time. If, after a concerted effort, you are still unable to complete, your Student Advisor will help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that a fee may be charged for an extension.