900 - HI 3100 Electronic Health Records Specialist

Course Description

Are you data-driven with a passion for organization? Electronic medical records training might be your perfect entry into the healthcare industry.

Our 12-week CEHRS program includes two courses: Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, providing you with the essential language skills for managing spoken and written interactions in medical environments, and Electronic Health Records, which covers the ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of a career in EMR, immersing you in software simulations that replicate real-world Electronic Health Records programs.

Upon completing our program, you'll be prepared to take the CEHRS exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and embark on a career as an Electronic Health Records Specialist, EMR/EHR Assistant, Health Information/Medical Records Administrator, Medical Office Computer Specialist, Medical Records Clerk, or Patient Services Representative.

Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skills expected of an allied healthcare professional.
• Utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR) and related Practice Management applications.
• Maintain confidentiality through adherence to HIPAA and HITECH Privacy and Security standards.
• Recognize the impact of complete and accurate charting on patient safety and reimbursement.
• Understand the use of Diagnosis and Procedure codes in medical records.
• Interpret financial, statistical, and census reports, as well as invoices, claims, and other forms.

Course Schedule

Course Hours: 192 Hours Total

• PS 1011 – Professionalism in Allied Health: Length - 32 Hours, Duration – 2 Weeks
• HI 1014 – Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology: Length - 96 Hours, Duration – 6 Weeks
• HI 1018 – Electronic Health Records: Length - 64 Hours, Duration – 4 Weeks

External Partnership

In an effort to broaden our course offerings, Syracuse University has partnered with leaders in their respective fields to provide learning opportunities for our students. This course is brought to you through our partnership with MedCerts. Once you have completed the checkout process, you should expect to be contacted by a MedCerts representative within 1-3 business days with information on how to access your course material and getting started. They will be your main point of contact while you are going through the coursework. Feel free to reach out to Syracuse University if you have any questions at microcredential@syr.edu or 315.443.2588.

Credential

At the successful conclusion of this microcredential program, participants will receive a co-branded digital badge from MedCerts and Syracuse University, College of Professional Studies, which can be shared on LinkedIn or any digital media, and which will provide complete detail on information learned and competencies gained throughout the program.

Sponsoring Department Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact the College of Professional Studies Office of Professional Acceleration and Microcredentials at microcredential@syr.edu or 315.443.2588.