Health Information Technology HIT for Implementation Support Specialist Certificate Program
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Course Overview
This training program combines a two course training track:
Electronic Health Record Specialist CompTIA Health Information TechnologyThe nation's health care delivery system is rapidly being transformed by the introduction of computer-based health information systems - specifically, by electronic health records (EHRs). This Electronic Health Records course covers the basics, including implementation in the physician's office, troubleshooting, HIPPA compliance, and hands-on practical use. This course provides you with the techniques and rationales for using electronic health records in practice and shows how the electronic health record affects your responsibilities on the job. Health Information Technology (HIT) course provides strategies and concepts related to the comprehensive management of health information. Students will learn how to organize and secure health information to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of the health care delivery system. With an overview of the health care industry and strategies for recording and securing patient processing records, this course equips the learner with tools and techniques for improving the health care system by effectively managing health care data.Program Objectives
After completing this course, you should be able to:
Define the core elements of medical terminology
Define electronic health record and its advantages and disadvantages
Comprehend the importance of patient data privacy and security
Identify the steps in patient flow and basic coding techniques
Identify the steps for documenting in the HER
Comprehend the basic structure and terminology of health care information
Identify steps for implementing electronic health records
Identify steps for managing health records and the clinical flow of data
Comprehend medical coding and the reimbursement process
Identify methods for securing health information and remaining compliant
Job Outlook
Employment of medical records and health information technicians is expected to increase by 21 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. The demand for health services is expected to increase as the population ages. An aging population will need more medical tests, treatments, and procedures. This will also mean more claims for reimbursement from private and public insurance. Additional records, coupled with widespread use of electronic health records by all types of healthcare providers, should lead to an increased need for technicians to organize and manage the associated information in all areas of the healthcare industry.450
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Multiple funding options
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