Language: English
Short Description: This Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management program prepares learners to understand, manage, and use electronic health records within a medical practice. Learners gain hands-on experience with EHR software while exploring legal, regulatory, and documentation requirements that support compliant, accurate, and secure health information management in ambulatory and outpatient settings.
Instructor Description: Though this program is a self-paced program it is supported by an educational mentor. Educational mentors are subject matter experts who have years of experience in their field as well as the necessary educational training and credentials to work as an expert. The mentor is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and even industry questions. Mentors also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement. In eLearning, motivation is a key tool to success. Because of this, mentors provide encouraging comments, feedback, and coaching to motivate learners throughout the duration of the program to support completion and success!
Certification: Upon completion of this program, learners will be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) exam.
Requirements
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
• 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
Note: You must install the Medcin Student Edition of the software on a PC. The installation CD is packaged with the course textbook. The software is not compatible with a Mac.
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Lesson 1
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
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