Electronic Medical Records Specialist Career Studies Certificate

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Degree: Career Studies Certificate Electronic Medical Records Specialist

Length: This career studies certificate is a two semester certificate.

Purpose: The Electronic Medical Records Specialist organizes and maintains health information both in paper files and in electronic systems. They check data for accuracy, assign codes for insurance reimbursement, record information and keep file folders and electronic databases up-to-date.

Occupational Objectives: 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.

Admission Requirements: Admission to the Career Studies Certificate program is based upon the general requirements for admission to the college.

First Semester

AST 101 Keyboarding I 3 credits ¹
HIM 101 Health Information Technology I 4 credits
NAS 150 Human Biology 3 credits ³
PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3 credits
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 14

Second Semester

ELE Humanities Elective 3 credits²
HIM 113 Medical Terminology and Disease Processes I 3 credits
HIM 150 Health Records Management 3 credits
HIM 151 Reimbursement Issues in Medical Practice Management 2 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 11

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Certificate: 25

¹ Students who possess skill in Keyboarding may petition for advanced placement with Credit by Exam.

² See college catalog for list of Humanities/Fine Arts Electives.

³Students may take BIO 141 which can be substituted for the NAS 150

⁴Students may take PSY 200 which will substitute for PSY 230