Earn Your Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) Certification
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What does it mean to become a Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) Certification?
The Electronic Health Records Specialist Certification (CEHRS) certification showcases to employers that you are equipped with the knowledge to ensure the security, accuracy and completeness of patient data. Sometimes paired with other certifications in order to expand an employee’s skillset, this certification is highly sought after in the healthcare industry.
Why Earn Your Certification
Earning your certification proves to employers that you are knowledgeable in all aspects of your field. Here are some key reasons why you should earn your certification:
- Competitive advantage – Show hiring managers that you have the knowledge and skills to succeed
- Skills confidence – Apply for jobs with confidence that you are trained with industry-preferred skills that will ensure you are day-one ready
- Potential for promotion – Demonstrate that you are a go-getter and would be a great candidate for advancement
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) Outcomes
This certification ensures individuals can:
- Understand and audit patient records to ensure they are compliant with legal and regulatory requirements
- Collect clinical information for various reports such as quality improvement studies
- Perform basic coding to submit claims for insurers
- Process release of information (ROI) requests for medical records
- Understand and review patient records to make sure they are complete and ensure proper collection of patient demographic and insurance information
Overview of the Issuing Authority
The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is one of the largest allied health certification providers in the nation. Since 1989, it has awarded over one million certifications and is validated and nationally recognized as providing students with the required level of knowledge to succeed in their chosen careers.
Certification Requirements
To be eligible to test for their CEHRS exam, candidates must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed an electronic health records training or education program within the last five years or have at least 1 year of supervised work experience in the electronic health records field within the last 3 years.
Select the right training program for your goals
Electronic Health Records Specialist
The Electronic Health Records Specialist program is designed to prepare students for a career in healthcare focused on patient health records.
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Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist
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Healthcare Administrative Professional
The Healthcare Administrative Professional program is designed to prepare students for a career in healthcare focused on administration.
Health Unit Coordinator
Prepare to be an integral support professional for doctors and nurses in various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes as a Health Unit Coordinator.
Medical Front Office and Electronic Health Records Specialist
The Medical Front Office and Electronic Health Records Specialist program is designed to prepare students for a career in healthcare focused on working in a front office.
Meet Your Training Specialist
Your Training Specialist is here to help you understand the program and payment options and succeed! Get in touch with your Training Specialist to learn more about the program and how to achieve your career goals. If you are a manager interested in group enrollment, please let us know so she can assist you with the enrollment process.
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Ready to begin your career journey or have more questions? Connect with a Training Specialist today!
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Shippensburg University has a long history of academic excellence, dating back to its founding in 1871. The university is known for its strong programs in education, business, engineering, and the sciences. Partnering with Emerge Education, they are bringing essential healthcare and IT certification courses to you when and where you need them.
