Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)

When you enroll in this all-inclusive National Healthcareer Association (NHA)-certified course, 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 course, you'll get hands-on practice using real EHR software and learn what it is like to work as a CEHRS. Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to take the Electronic Health Record Specialist Certification (CEHRS) exam offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA), and the cost of the exam is included in your enrollment.

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

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 to access the course content. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. The electronic health record (EHR) software within the course is only accessible through Internet Explorer.
• Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment).
• Windows Media Player or a similar program.
• 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 and will be available online. The following textbook will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• The Paperless Medical Office: Using Harris CareTracker

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.

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 when I complete the program?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion. You will also be eligible to sit for the Certified Electronic Health Records exam through National Healthcareer Association.

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?
Yes, you can use a Mac for this program.

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 a question using the "Contact Us" form to the right. You may also call us at 1-877-221-5151. We will answer your questions promptly.

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?
This program will help prepare you to take the NHA's CEHRS certification exam and start working in your new career. You'll also have access to NHA exam study materials and practice exams. When you've finished working through the program, you'll be eligible to sit for the CEHRS exam, 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.