The University of San Diego’s Professional and Continuing Education online EHR certificate program will give you a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of electronic health records using MEDITECH systems technology. This program is designed for health professionals from multiple areas of the healthcare industry, and specifically for those who work extensively with record-keeping systems. Our EHR certificate program is also worthwhile for individuals just entering the field or transitioning from one area to another.
To earn the USD professional development certificate in Electronic Health Records, students are required to successfully complete the five required coures in this sequence. For more details, please review the University of San Diego’s Professional and Continuing Education Certificate Benefits Policies
Master the technological skills and gain enhanced knowledge of patient care coordination in acute care scenarios.
Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the New Student Orientation and your online course.
Learn how to improve patient care using ambulatory ehr and clinical practice ehr to streamline care coordination in the health care setting.
Learn to master the various diagnostic electronic health records desktops in University of San Diego’s online Diagnostic EHR support course
Learn to utilize the health information management EHR system for patient access, revenue cycles and proper patient care.
Explore the Provider Experience EHR modules – ambulatory care, acute care, and emergency department care – to ensure excellent continuity of care for patients.
Our online self-paced courses are designed to provide flexibility and autonomy for learners. Unlike traditional classroom methods, which require attendance at scheduled times, self-paced courses allow you to progress through the material at your own speed within a six-month period from the time of enrollment. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams.
Key differences from traditional classroom methods:
Structure of Online Self-Paced Courses:
The content is divided into learning modules, each covering one or more topics. Within each module, you can expect the following components:
Typically, there is a final project, paper, or exam due in the last module that synthesizes all the topics covered throughout the course. The design of the learning modules follows a consistent rhythm to help you manage your time effectively. Grades will be available within two weeks of final submission, transcripts will be automatically mailed out following grades being posted and approved. Please allow 3-4 weeks from when final grades are posted to receive a transcript.
Enroll in one or more courses to earn graduate-level extension credits. You can expect the following from our online, self-paced EHR courses:
Whether you are just entering the healthcare field or transitioning between career tracks, this certificate will give you the skills needed to successfully navigate various proficiencies within an Electronic Health Records (EHR) system. This program is truly for everyone—the material is tailored to be highly relevant to individuals with prior medical experience as well as those just beginning their healthcare careers.
The certificate program is an online self-paced program comprised of five courses which may be taken in any order: Care Coordination – Acute, Care Coordination – Ambulatory, Diagnostic EHR Services, Patient Access & Revenue Cycle, and Provider Experience. These courses may also be taken individually.
Earn your Electronic Health Records professional certificate by taking the five required courses. Students have a maximum of five years to complete all of the courses to earn their certificate.
Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.
All areas of the healthcare field utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) from initial reception and check-in to final discharge. EHR programs offer a comprehensive, 360-degree view of a patient’s medical history—inclusive of medications, test results, provider visits, hospitalizations, therapy, follow-up care, and account billing information. Because nursing staff, physicians, therapists, pharmacists, and medical billers or coders all rely on EHR systems to perform their daily duties, the proper management of these networks is essential.
Participants who complete the EHR – MEDITECH Certificate Program may pursue a variety of potential career paths, including:
Requirements for completing a certificate can be found on the certificate page.
Professional and Continuing Education courses that are transferrable to a USD master degree will be stated on the course or certificate page. If you wish to transfer credit, it is your responsibility to confer with the receiving institution before enrolling, as each individual academic institution decides whether or not to accept USD Professional and Continuing Education credit.
You have five years to complete the certificate.
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Prospective students can request to be placed on a waitlist. Should a space open up in a course, those on the waitlist will be notified. We encourage you to register early for courses.
The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.
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