Electronic Medical Records Specialist
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
An essential component involved in the succesful transition from paper to digital medical records that healthcare providers are now experiencing is a staff member with knowledge of computer technology specifically related to the management and processing of health information with an emphasis on the electronic health record. The EMR career studies certificate will develop skills needed for healthcare-specific topics such as medical record content and format; standard techniques for filing, maintenance, and acquisition of health information; processes of collecting, computing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data related to health care services; and the role that accrediting and licensing bodies play in the delivery of health care. The student will be eligible to sit for the NHA Electronic Health Records (CEHRS) exam to become an Electronic Health Records Specialist.Employment of medica records and health information technicians is expected to increase by 21 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the a
Established in 2013
CIP: 51-0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Chicago Community Learning Center
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (299021 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AMCA or NHA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Education Information
License
25 Weeks ( 200.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,750.00 |
| Books | $942.00 |
| Tests | $168.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $140.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,000.00 |
Financial Aid
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The customer will attend the information session explaining the CCLC process for the enrollment procedure. The customer is required to provide a government issued ID, social security card and high school diploma or GED. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Language - English
- Writing - High School Level
- Prerequisites - No Criminal Background
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Electronic Medical Records Specialist
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
An essential component involved in the succesful transition from paper to digital medical records that healthcare providers are now experiencing is a staff member with knowledge of computer technology specifically related to the management and processing of health information with an emphasis on the electronic health record. The EMR career studies certificate will develop skills needed for healthcare-specific topics such as medical record content and format; standard techniques for filing, maintenance, and acquisition of health information; processes of collecting, computing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data related to health care services; and the role that accrediting and licensing bodies play in the delivery of health care. The student will be eligible to sit for the NHA Electronic Health Records (CEHRS) exam to become an Electronic Health Records Specialist.Employment of medica records and health information technicians is expected to increase by 21 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the a
Established in 2013
CIP: 51-0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Chicago Community Learning Center
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (299021 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AMCA or NHA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Education Information
License
25 Weeks ( 200.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,750.00 |
| Books | $942.00 |
| Tests | $168.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $140.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,000.00 |
Financial Aid
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The customer will attend the information session explaining the CCLC process for the enrollment procedure. The customer is required to provide a government issued ID, social security card and high school diploma or GED. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Language - English
- Writing - High School Level
- Prerequisites - No Criminal Background
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Day Classes