Catalog & Student Handbook 2024-2025 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
Catalog & Student Handbook 2024-2025

Electronic Medical Records Specialist Career Studies Certificate


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.

Suggested Credits for Semester: 14


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