FAQs for MedCerts’ Online Electronic Health Records Specialist Certification Course
An Electronic Health Records Specialist is a professional skilled in managing patient data and medical records within healthcare settings. They ensure the accuracy, privacy, and security of patient information, playing a crucial role in the healthcare industry’s administrative functions.
The career outlook for Electronic Health Records Specialists is positive, with job growth expected to be 13.5% over the next ten years.
The average starting salary for an Electronic Health Records Specialist is $28,642. Salaries can vary based on location, experience, and the specific healthcare setting.
To become an Electronic Health Records Specialist, you should complete a specialized training program like the one offered by MedCerts which prepares you for the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) certification exam.
In the online Electronic Health Records Specialist certification training course, you will learn to:
Manage electronic health records
Maintain confidentiality through HIPAA/HITECH compliance
Employ practice management applications
Understand diagnosis and procedure codes
Appreciate the impact of accurate charting on patient safety and reimbursement
To enroll in the MedCerts Electronic Health Records Specialist program, you must have a high school diploma or GED, a web browser with internet connection, and course registration & payment.
The cost of the Electronic Health Records Specialist training program is $2,700. The cost includes all of your materials and certification exam fees for the CEHRS examination.
MedCerts offers various payment plans for the Electronic Health Records Specialist certification training program in order to make education accessible for all. These include options for monthly payment plans as low as $346 and several government grant funding options.
While MedCerts does not offer financial aid, students may be eligible for options through government grant-funded programs like:
The online Electronic Health Records Specialist certification class lasts 12 weeks, if completing 15-20 hours of coursework per week.
The course is structured around expert-led video training, eBooks and competency assessments. It includes interactive simulations and game-based learning to cater to various learning styles. The program is designed to cater to various learning styles, ensuring an engaging and effective educational experience.
Yes, the program is designed to prepare students to successfully pass the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) certification exam. Additionally, MedCerts students are provided access to a Student Success Advisor team, Subject Matter Experts and Career Coaches to assist with exam prep.
The course includes expert-led video training, eBooks, competency assessments and the national certification exam fee. Students also receive dedicated support from Student Success Advisors and Career Coaches.
Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment.
No, there are no clinical requirements for the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist certification.
We’re not institutionally accredited as a training provider, but the certification you’ll earn in this program is accredited through the exam-issuing authority, the National Healthcareer Association. So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exam.
