Curriculum

Electronic Medical Records Training Curriculum

Penn Foster's Electronic Medical Records Certificate consists of two required courses, Electronic Medical Records and Introduction to Allied Health. The online courses are designed for those looking to advance their career in the healthcare industry, refresh the essential knowledge needed to stay up to date in a fast-paced field, and prepare to sit for industry-standard certification exams.

Electronic Medical Records

Certificate 2 months Total cost $399

Full Program Overview

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Online Electronic Medical Records Curriculum

2 courses
6 exams
4 submitted projects
11.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Estimated completion time:

Fast track = 2 months
Average time = 3 months

With Penn Foster, you can learn at whatever pace works best for you. Some learners will be more comfortable moving faster, and dedicating more time, and the fast track estimate will apply to them. The average track will apply to most learners who can dedicate a few hours per week to completing their coursework.

In this course, you’ll develop the necessary skills to ensure your success in the program. You'll learn how you can improve your study skills, so you're able to use a number of tools that will help you to be successful. You'll then learn about the healthcare professions involved in the United States healthcare system. You'll learn about their common tasks, where they typically work, and how each role contributes to the patient experience. You'll then discover the hard and soft skills required across different healthcare professional roles. The course ends with an overview of the United States healthcare system. You'll examine the different levels of patient care, the differences between public and private healthcare, how facilities bill for services, and how laws and regulations govern healthcare practices.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Identify skills needed to be a confident and independent online learner 
- Explain the standard knowledge and skills required in healthcare careers
This course is designed to help you understand the reimbursement process and the various methodologies involved. You’ll be introduced to billing cycles and how health information technology is used in medical offices, and learn about basic accounting transaction terminology and apply this information to enter patient charges and payments.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Describe the contents of the electronic health record and the security, privacy, and confidentiality associated with medical records
- Complete simulated appointments and patient registrations in SimCharts
- Explain the administrative and clinical roles in the medical office and functions within the EHR that are utilized routinely in these roles
- Complete administrative and clinical reports in SimCharts
- Describe the billing and reimbursement process and the use of both patient portals and personal health records in continuity of patient care
- Complete reimbursement and personal health records in SimCharts
- Complete simulated medical records in SimCharts

Note: We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.