CEHRS

Online Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist Course

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2.5 Million
10 year Job Growth
$31,000
AVG. STARTING SALARY1
ISSUING AUTHORITY

CEHRS

HI 9500

Healthcare Administration Professional

HI 9000

Allied Healthcare Professional

HI 8000

Health Unit Coordinator

HI 7300

Mental Health Support Professional

HI 4000

Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist

HI 3100

Electronic Health Records Specialist

Issuing Authority

National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is one of the nation’s largest allied health certification providers. Since 1989, the NHA has helped thousands of schools across the nation produce better professionals and better program outcomes. Individuals who pass their certification exam will be recognized as Nationally Certified Healthcare professionals and will earn credentials to use with their name, a certification ID card and a certificate. To be eligible to earn an NHA certification, a candidate must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent and be at least 18 years of age.

CEHRS

Certification Detail

Become a medical records specialist with a CEHRS certification through the NHA. A Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist provides critical support to healthcare facilities in the proper handling of patient information and national certification will lead to a fulfilling career.

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Program Comparisons

MedCerts training programs are some of the most competitively price ways to start a new career.

MedCertsCommunity CollegeOnline College
Program & Tuition Cost$4,000 averageUp to $20,000$3,000 average
Exam Fees, Books & MaterialsIncludedUp to $750Up to $750
Job Ready In3–6 months24–48 months3–6 months
Schedule FlexibilityOn-demand 24/7Set class scheduleOn-demand 24/7
Travel RequirementsNone: 100% onlineOn-campus classroomsNone: 100% online
Student SupportPersonal Advisors: text, call, and email accessProfessors: scheduled office hoursSupport inbox
Career CoachingExam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careersExam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit hour requirementsExam-specific only
Content Delivery3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learningProfessor lecturesVaries: typically videos and presentations

This table is provided for reference only. Actual pricing may vary or change without notice. Pricing is based on an estimated full-cost tuition with fees for a Medical Assistant program or similar program before financial aid or other assistance. Data sampled from MedCerts, Oakland Community College, and Kaplan University.

CEHRS

Certification

Skills Gained

  • Audit patient records for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Document examination information, scheduling treatments and process laboratory tests
  • Collect clinical information for inclusion in reports such as quality improvement studies
  • Perform basic coding to submit claims for reimbursement for insurers
  • Process release of information (ROI) requests for medical records
  • Review patient records to ensure they are complete, and collect patient demographic and insurance information

CEHRS

Career Pathways

Attainable Jobs

Electronic Medical Record Associate

Electronic Medical Record Assosicates compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system.

$21000 – $40000

Estimated Salary1

Medical Records Clerk

Compiles, processes, and maintains medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system.

$21000 – $40000

Estimated Salary1

Records Documentation Specialist

Compiles, processes, and maintains medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system.

$32000 – $69000

Estimated Salary1

1All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.