Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (WCG)


ID : 32696    Section Number : 71FG

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Certified Electronic Health Records Specialists compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients. This course is designed to teach you skills in electronic health record management, patient charting, insurance and billing, clinical reporting, and HIPAA compliance positions in a medical office, hospital, insurance office, or any type of medical facility utilizing electronic health records. Students will be exposed to real-world exercises using software to create patient records, lab reports, notes, and code setting.

Course Objectives:
  • Learn to manage patient visits, arrange follow-up care, and issue prescriptions.
  • Keep track of vital information such as patient allergies and medications.
  • Understand how to best reach and interpret health records.
  • Learn how to communicate with patients and report public health information.
National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is one of the nation's largest allied health certification providers. Individuals who pass their certification exam will be recognized as Nationally Certified Healthcare professionals and will earn credentials to use with their name, a certification ID card, and a certificate.

Admissions Requirements
  • Be at least 18 years of age on the first day of class.
  • Documentation of high school diploma, GED or equivalent, or college degree. Note: If high school diploma or college degree are earned outside of the United States, the diploma or degree must be formally evaluated (and translated if needed) by an approved agency prior to program admission. Allow a minimum of three weeks for evaluation/translation process. Prospective students will be responsible for cost.
  • English Language Learners (ELL/ESL): If English is not the first language, prospective students must complete a CASAS assessment with acceptable score prior to program admission. CASAS assessments can be scheduled by emailing at tjace@pvcc.edu or calling 434-961-5461. Include your first and last name, program of interest, and program start date in your email. Assessment should be completed at least one week prior to program start date. CASAS assessment is also recommended, but not required, for prospective students who feel their reading comprehension needs improvement.
  • Complete all financial assistance paperwork prior to enrollment. (Link to application below.)
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Funding may be available to offset the tuition cost for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. Funding is limited and therefore distributed on a first-come, first-come basis.

WCG Grant: Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia "domicile" means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application.

G3/FANTIC Initiative: The G3 and FANTIC programs makes it possible for Virginians with low or modest income to pursue jobs in high-demand fields. Funding covers an additional 1/3 of the course tuition.

Program Pricing:
  • Regular/Full Price: $2166
  • FastForward Price: $722
  • FastForward plus G3 Price: $0
Next Step:
To apply for financial assistance, follow this link to the FastForward Funding Application. Read the instructions, click Add to Cart and answer all of the questions. After you complete the checkout process, you will receive an email with a secure document upload link and list of required documents to verify your application. Email sbayker@pvcc.edu with questions.
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Class Details

26 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Mon, Wed.  
  Weekly - Wed.  

Location : Multiple Location : 
  PVCC Main Bldg.. 
  WFS - Online Course.

Instructor : D Staff 

CEUs : 9.6

 

Notice

Please read:  This is a synchronous, online course with scheduled meeting times. Students must have a computer or tablet with internet access, have a basic knowledge of computers and Internet to be successful in this course.
Final Exam Taken In-Person on PVCC Campus.

Tuition:  $2,166.00

Registration Closes On
Monday, April 19, 2027 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
4/19/2027 - 7/12/2027 Weekly - Mon, Wed 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM Charlottesville, WFS - Online Course  Map, Room: Synchronous Class D Staff 
7/14/2027 - 7/14/2027 Weekly - Wed 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM Charlottesvle, PVCC Main Bldg.  Map, Room: M822 D Staff 

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Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (WCG)

ID: 32695

01/11/27 - 04/12/27
Weekly - Mon
26 sessions.

Location
Multiple

Instructor
D Staff


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