Certificate in Health Information Technology - Electronic Health Records Specialist
Electronic Health Records Specialist (Cert)
Certificate
This certificate of achievement is designed as a program for student’s interests in
the field of electronic health records which includes maintenance of medical records;
filing, scanning, and sorting files into the electronic health record; release of
information to support continuum of care requests; conducts documentation integrity
audits to confirm accuracy; assists in development and implementation of policies
and procedures for computerized documentation; and helps maintain timely completion
of the medical record through record analysis, deficiency notification, and monitoring
of record completion by medical providers. The student completing the certificate
will be trained as an electronic health records specialist. Your certificate exhibits
commitment to your professional and personal growth.
Allied Health Core |
Credit Hours |
ALH 116 Medical Terminology |
3 |
Computer Information Core |
Credit Hours |
CIS 101 Computers for Learning |
3 |
CIS 201 Computer Applications in Business |
3 |
Health Information Technology Core |
Credit Hours |
HIT 100 Introduction to Health Information Technology |
3 |
HIT 170 Electronic Health Records |
3 |
HIT 230 Records Management |
3 |
HIT 260 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare |
3 |
HIT 298 Professional Practice Experience |
3 |
Certificate Totals |
Credit Hours |
Total Hours Required |
24 |