Electronic Health Records Management with Medical Terminology (CEHRS exam)

This course, offered by our accredited school partners, consists of the following modules: The Electronic Health Record Management Profession Access to health information is changing the ways doctors care for patients. With the nation’s healthcare system moving to the electronic medical record, numerous employment opportunities exist for medical assistants, health information systems staff, patient registration professionals and other related positions. Healthcare professionals with the ability to understand, update and maintain the electronic health record are in great demand. The Electronic Health Record Management Program This program prepares students to understand and use electronic records in a medical practice. Course reviews the implementation and management of electronic health information using common electronic data interchange systems and maintaining the medical, legal, accreditation and regulatory requirements of the electronic health record. This Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management program prepares students to understand and use electronic records in a medical practice. Course reviews the implementation and management of electronic health information using common electronic data interchange systems and maintaining the medical, legal, accreditation and regulatory requirements of the electronic health record. This course covers the following key areas and topics: • Importance of the medical record as a legal document • The effect of confidential communication laws on the release of medical information and HIPAA • Provides a “real life” EHR experience using Medcin software to perform health information tasks • Shills required to use and EHR to manage patient visit information including the examination, assessment notes and treatment plans. • Importance of data accuracy, consistency, completeness, and security of information • Basic code set principles and their applications with an emphasis on the ambulatory/outpatient setting and an introduction to inpatient medical records. This Medical Terminology course offers a clear and concise introduction to medical terminology with extensive opportunities for student practice. It reviews word components and basic principles for interpreting terms within each of the major medical specialties. The course does not require any previous knowledge of science or biology. The skills students obtain through this course will benefit them in any healthcare field they choose to pursue. This course covers the following key areas and topics: Skills for identifying, spelling, and analyzing medical terms Word structure including root words, prefixes, combining forms, and suffixes Review of major medical specialties and associated body systems Introductory anatomy and physiology and common pathologies Major drug classifications, diagnostic tests, and treatment procedures Medical abbreviations and symbols Upon completing this course, you will be able to: • Build medical terms using word parts • Interpret medical terms • Describe the various medical specialties • Recognize medical terms associated with various body systems • Demonstrate the interconnectedness of body structures • Communicate effectively in a professional healthcare environment Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

Medical Terminology: Module 1 - The word structure and analysis of medical terms including prefix, root word, and suffix. Module 2 - The organization of the body and body systems in regards to terminology. Module 3 - Diagnostic testing and radiology and how medical terminology is used to determine the proper testing methods. Electronic Health Records Module 1 Introduction to the Electronic Health Record • What is a Medical Record? • Who Documents in the Medical Record? • Who Owns the Medical Record? • The Electronic Health Record • Advantages of Electronic Health Records • Disadvantages of Electronic Health Records • Role of the Healthcare Professional Using the Electronic Health Record • Professional Organizations Electronic Health Records Module 2 Overview of SimChart • The Medical Practice Goes Digital • Accessing SCMO Through Evolve • Getting Comfortable with Electronic Health Records • SCMO Assignment View • Features in SCMO • Establishing and Maintaining a Patient Registry • Internet Use in the Medical Practice Electronic Health Records Module 3 Privacy, Confidentiality and Security • HIPAA Law • Confidentiality vs. Privacy • Security Safeguards for the Medical Practice • Patients’ Rights Under HIPAA • Access to Protected Health Information • Patients Protecting Health Information Electronic Health Records Module 4 Administrative Use of the Electronic Health Record • Role of the Front Office Assistant • Communication in the Medical Office • Incident Reports • Managing Electronic Health Records • Calendar Electronic Health Records Module 5 Clinical Use of the Electronic Health Record • Documentation in the Electronic Health Record • Clinical Documentation in the Patient Record • Tracking Health Screenings and Immunizations • Using the Electronic Health Record for Patient Education • The Progress Note Electronic Health Records Module 6 Using the Electronic Health Record for Reimbursement • Healthcare Reimbursement • Revenue Cycle • Coding Systems • HCPCS • Pay for Performance • SuperBill • Patient Ledger • HIPAA 5010 Claim Processing • Medical Necessity • Fraud and Abuse • Patient Statements • Reporting Features of an EHR Electronic Health Records Module 7 The Personal Health Record and Patient Portals • What is a Personal Health Record? • Innovative Features of Personal Health Records • Benefits to Providers • Steps in Creating the Personal Health Record • Maintaining the Personal Health Record • Patient Portals

All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements: Internet Connection • Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless) Hardware Requirements • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended Software Requirements • Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher • Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx) • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended • Cookies MUST be enabled • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled) • Adobe PDF Reader

Students who complete this comprehensive course would be prepared to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) exam. Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.

This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.