Career Studies Certificates
Degree
Certificate
Length
This career studies certificate is a two semester certificate.
Purpose

The Electronic Medical Records Specialist organizes and maintains health information both in paper files and in electronic systems. They check data for accuracy, assign codes for insurance reimbursement, record information and keep file folders and electronic databases up-to-date. 

Occupational Objectives

An Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) will assist healthcare facilities and various agencies in the proper handling of electronic patient data, including document management, privacy and security, electronic procedures and compliancy. 

Requirements

Admission to the Career Studies Certificate program is based upon the general requirements for admission to the college.

First Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
AST 101 1
Keyboarding I
 3 0 3
HIM 101
Health Information Technology I
 3 2 4
NAS 150 3
Human Biology
 3 0 3
PSY 230
Developmental Psychology
 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Virginia Tech
PSYC 2034
Radford University
PSYC 230
Old Dominion University
PSYC 203S
Virginias Private Colleges & Universities
Bluefield College
PSY 2043
Liberty University
PSYC 210
Emory & Henry College
Elective Credit
SDV 100
College Success Skills
 1 0 1
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
UNIV 100 elective
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 13 2 14  

Second Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
ELE 2 Humanities Elective 3 0 3
HIM 113
Medical Terminology and Disease Processes I
 3 0 3
HIM 150
Health Records Management
 3 0 3
HIM 151
Reimbursement Issues in Medical Practice Management
 2 0 2
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 11 0 11