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Electronic Health Records

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Electronic Health Records

This course is part of Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals Specialization

Instructor: Barbara Westrick

2,646 already enrolled

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Accumulate transferrable skills as applicable to the use and function of electronic health record and practice management applications
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and HITECH privacy and security requirements throughout the workflow
Implement accuracy and completeness of documentation to positively affect patient safety and the revenue cycle

Skills you'll gain

Category: Care Coordination
Category: ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10)
Category: Information Management
Category: Clinical Documentation
Category: Patient Flow
Category: Copayment Collection and Processing

Tools you'll learn

Category: Medical Practice Management Software

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Assessments

5 assignments

Taught in English

Build your subject-matter expertise

This course is part of the Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals Specialization

When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.

Learn new concepts from industry experts
Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 5 modules in this course

The Electronic Health Records course provides a comprehensive exploration of Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Practice Management (PM) systems, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage digital health information effectively. Through five lessons that progress from foundational concepts to advanced applications, students gain a deep understanding of how health data is structured, stored, and utilized within modern healthcare environments.

Learning outcomes include the ability to distinguish between administrative and clinical health data, understand the principles of financial management in healthcare settings, and recognize the legal and ethical issues surrounding patient data and information security. Students will also develop practical competencies in database utilization and information management – skills essential for improving care coordination, ensuring compliance, and supporting data-driven decision-making. Students learn the holistic integration of technical, administrative, financial, and legal aspects of EHR systems and, by the end of the course, are prepared to contribute meaningfully to the evolving landscape of digital healthcare management.

This module explores Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Practice Management (PM) systems, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage digital health information effectively.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment3 plugins

5 videosTotal 19 minutes

Lesson 1 - Introduction and Objectives3 minutes
Lesson 1 - Practice Management (PM)5 minutes
Lesson 1 - Electronic Health Records (EHR)4 minutes
Lesson 1 - The Revenue Cycle 6 minutes
Lesson 1 - Review2 minutes

1 readingTotal 12 minutes

Course Introduction12 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Lesson 1 - An Overview of PM and EHR30 minutes

3 pluginsTotal 45 minutes

Lesson 1 - Key Terms15 minutes
Lesson 1 - IT Controls and Troubleshooting Basics15 minutes
Lesson 1 - Provider Schedules and Patient Flow15 minutes

This module explains how health data is structured, stored, and utilized within modern healthcare environments.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment4 plugins

5 videosTotal 16 minutes

Lesson 2 - Introduction and Objectives2 minutes
Lesson 2 - Data Elements and Use5 minutes
Lesson 2 - Accountable Care3 minutes
Lesson 2 - Master Patient Index4 minutes
Lesson 2 - Review2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Lesson 2 - The Health Record - Administrative Data30 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 60 minutes

Lesson 2 - Key Terms15 minutes
Lesson 2 - Eligibility and Prior Authorizations15 minutes
Lesson 2 - Chart Formats and Methods15 minutes
Lesson 2 - Patient Registration15 minutes

This module instructs students in the principles of financial management in healthcare settings.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment4 plugins

5 videosTotal 20 minutes

Lesson 3 - Introduction and Objectives3 minutes
Lesson 3 - Management of Insurance Claims4 minutes
Lesson 3 - Claim Processing5 minutes
Lesson 3 - Healthcare Reimbursement5 minutes
Lesson 3 - Review3 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Lesson 3 - Financial Management30 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 60 minutes

Lesson 3 - Key Terms15 minutes
Lesson 3 - Insurance Plans15 minutes
Lesson 3 - Types of Codes and Data Mining15 minutes
Lesson 3 - Claim Management15 minutes

This module discusses the legal and ethical issues surrounding patient data and information security.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment3 plugins

5 videosTotal 20 minutes

Lesson 4 - Introduction and Objectives 2 minutes
Lesson 4 - Privacy and Security6 minutes
Lesson 4 - Electronic Health Record Use5 minutes
Lesson 4 - Data Integrity4 minutes
Lesson 4 - Review2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Lesson 4 - The Law and Legal Issues30 minutes

3 pluginsTotal 45 minutes

Lesson 4 - Key Terms15 minutes
Lesson 4 - Scope of Practice15 minutes
Lesson 4 - Best Practices and Security Compliance15 minutes

This module develops students' practical competencies in database utilization and information management - skills essential for improving care coordination, ensuring compliance, and supporting data-driven decision making.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment4 plugins

4 videosTotal 12 minutes

Lesson 5 - Introduction and Objectives1 minute
Lesson 5 - Internal Communication3 minutes
Lesson 5 - Communication and Documentation6 minutes
Lesson 5 - Review2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Lesson 5 - Information Management30 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 60 minutes

Lesson 5 - Key Terms - Information Management15 minutes
Lesson 5 - Personnel Training15 minutes
Lesson 5 - Key Terms - Database Utilization15 minutes
Lesson 5 - Creating Reports15 minutes

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Instructor

Barbara Westrick

MedCerts

3 Courses48,781 learners

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Frequently asked questions

No. This course is considered an introduction to MedCerts career and certification training. It does not fully prepare students to test for national certification. To prepare for a national certification, students have the option to enroll in a more comprehensive program at MedCerts, where certification and job-readiness is the intent.

To access course materials, assignments, and earn a Certificate, you'll need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. Eligible learners may also have the option to start with a Free Trial. Some courses may also offer a Full Course, No Certificate option. This lets you access course materials, submit required assessments, and receive a final grade, but you won't be able to earn or purchase a Certificate.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.