The CEHRS program is a 10 week, 60 hour classroom based program that is specifically designed to prepare students for the National Healthcareer Association’s CEHRS certification exam, which will be administered in class on the last day of the program.
An Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) will assist healthcare facilities and various agencies in the proper handling of electronic patient data, including document management, privacy and security, electronic procedures and compliancy.
The program will discuss the rapidly changing technology in today’s health care industry and will introduce students to the basic concepts and functions associated with the keeping of Electronic Health Records. The program will explore the technological requirements for maintaining Electronic Health Record systems and related options.
Course Content
Introduction to the importance of transitioning from a paper based record to an Electronic Health Record. It also discusses the current Health Information technology standards as well as the rules and regulations that govern the Electronic Health Record Software.
- Introduction of HIPAA standards in the development of interoperable electronic health records.
- Regional Health Information Organizations
- The importance of Privacy and Security of Electronic Health Information
- Demographics and Clinical Health Information
- Physician Order Entry and Electronic Prescription Methods
- Exchanging and Sharing Health Information
- Managing Security in an EHR environment
- Workflow Management
- Electronic Health Records in the Hospital & Physician’s Office
- Electronic Health Record and the Need for Clinical Information Standards
Job Outlook:
Due to the increase in technological advances, and the increasing transition of healthcare facilities to electronic health records (EHR), more technicians will be needed to complete the new responsibilities associated with electronic data management. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth in the field is expected to increase by 20% through 2018, much faster than other occupations.
Professional Associations: ATI, National Healthcareer Association, www.nhanow.com.
Method of Instruction: This course uses lecture and demonstration methodology.
Certification Information
This course prepares you for the Certified Electronic Health Records Technician (CEHRS) certification exam.
For more information about certification visit the National Healthcareer Association website.
Cost and Registration
$1,195.00
Includes class materials. Does not include exam fees.
For a schedule overview, location of courses, registration and contact information, visit the Schedule page.
Contact Us
305-981-5148
CE@barry.edu