Electronic Medical Records Specialist

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. 

Certificate
This career studies certificate is a two semester certificate.

First Year

First Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
AST 101 1 3 0 3
HIM 101 3 2 4
NAS 150 3 3 0 3
PSY 230 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 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 3 0 3
HIM 150 3 0 3
HIM 151 2 0 2
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 11 0 11  

1

Students who possess skill in Keyboarding may petition for advanced placement with Credit by Exam.

3

Students may take BIO 141 which can be substituted for the NAS 150

2

See college catalog for list of Humanities/Fine Arts Electives.