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Electronic Health Records

Healthcare

Electronic Health Records

Program Level
Certificate

Electronic Health Records Objectives:

 At Summit, our goal is to offer students the individual attention and knowledge that will help them succeed in a healthcare setting. Students develop skills through classroom training and hands on practice in learning how to manage electronic health records through simulated practice, assemble patients’ health information including medical history, symptoms, examination results, diagnostic tests, treatment methods, and all other healthcare provider services.  Partnered with a team of knowledgeable instructors, you will receive constant support as you achieve your goal to become proficient in Electronic Health Records.

 

What Will I Learn?

Our Electronic Health Records program introduces you to a new concept defined as a systematic collection of electronic health information about individual patients or populations.  The Electronic Health Records program introduces you to a range of subjects that will help you provide exceptional assistance:

 

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Health Records
  • Medical Terminology
  • Pharmacology
  • Word Processing and Health Management Systems
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Medisoft
  • Hands on experiences and skills
  • How to Submit Claims

 

 

Where Can I Work?

  • Doctor’s Offices
  • Hospitals
  • Ambulatory Settings
  • Pharmacy
  • Medical Clinics and Other Health Organizations
  • Healthcare Companies
  • Insurance Companies

 

What Will I Do?

Some of your duties may include:

 

  • Managing the records of patients
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Handling billing needs
  • Review and provide information on insurance benefits
  • Handle claims and patient payments
  • Record doctor’s notes


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