Electronic Health Records Specialist (Cert)
Certificate
This certificate of achievement is designed as a program for student's interests in the field of health care information systems, health information privacy and security, compliancy with payment laws and regulations, hospital medical office, doctor's office and the management of health information. The students completing the certificate will be trained as a medical administrative assistant. Your certificate exhibits commitment to your profession and personal growth.
| General Education Core | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 110 Writing I | 3 |
| MTH 100 Intermediate Applied Mathematics or higher (except MTH 197 Introductory Topics in Mathematics or MTH 297 Mathematic Topics in Globalization) |
3 |
| Total General Education Core Hours | 6 |
| Computer Information Core | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CIS 101 Computers for Learning | 3 |
| CIS 201 Computer Applications in Business | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 |
| Health Information Technology Core | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ALH 116 Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HIT 100 Introduction to Health Information Technology | 2 |
| HIT 115 Health Systems | 3 |
| HIT 120 Records Management | 3 |
| HIT 170 Electronic Health Records | 3 |
| HIT 260 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare | 1 |
| HIT 297 (Capstone/Field Experience) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
| Degree Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Hours Required | 30 |
All courses approved by the Curriculum Committee are done so on a provisional basis. There will be a review of the course/program during the first year it is the course catalog to see if it meets the expectations of the division and curriculum committee.