Electronic Health Records - MEDITECH Systems Certificate

Enroll in individual courses, or earn a certificate with required courses (12 Units)

Learn New Skills Needed in Today’s Technology-Driven Health Care Field

The University of San Diego 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 those who work extensively with record-keeping systems. Our EHR certificate program is also worthwhile for those just entering the field or those transitioning from one area to another.

Who Should Attend?

If you are just entering the health care field or transitioning between career tracks within health care, this certificate will give you the skills needed to successfully navigate various proficiencies within an Electronic Health Records system. This certificate program is truly for everyone – all material will be relevant to those with previous medical experience as well as those just beginning their health care careers.

Benefits of USD’s Electronic Health Records - MEDITECH Certificate Program

Enhance your knowledge of case/order management
Gain familiarity with emergency room management
Understand business and clinical management, including cost accounting and revenue cycle (patient accounting)
Successfully manage imaging and documentation
Understand behavioral health and continuing care
Gain expertise in home health care and hospice
Learn additional clinical and non-clinical skills

Courses

Enroll in individual courses, or earn a certificate with required courses (12 Units)

Schedule & Fees

Course #	Courses (12 units)	Duration	SP	SU	FA	Fee
HLTH-X811	Care Coordination - Acute (2 units)	up to 6 months	OSP	OSP	OSP	$399
HLTH-X812	Care Coordination - Ambulatory (1 unit)	up to 6 months	OSP	OSP	OSP	$199
HLTH-X813	Diagnostic EHR Support (2 units)	up to 6 months	OSP	OSP	OSP	$399
HLTH-X814	Financial & Decision Support (3 units)	up to 6 months	OSP	OSP	OSP	$599
HLTH-X815	Patient Access & Revenue Cycle (2 units)	up to 6 months	OSP	OSP	OSP	$399
HLTH-X816	Post-Acute Care Coordination (1 unit)	up to 6 months	OSP	OSP	OSP	$199
HLTH-X820	Provider Experience (1 unit)	up to 6 months	OSP	OSP	OSP	$199
One Time Certificate Fee						$45
Total Certificate Cost (7 courses)						$2,438
C = Classroom; OFD = Online Fixed-Date; OSP = Online Self-Paced; IS = Independent Study Self-Paced *Schedule and fees subject to change

Electronic Health Records Certificate Program Format

Enroll in one or more courses to earn graduate level extension credits. You can expect the following from our online EHR self-paced courses:

You can go online when convenient, completing course within six months from enrollment
As long as you have access to the internet (and any textbook requirements stated, if applicable), you can complete assignments
You'll read articles, watch videos and interact with resources provided within the course
Completed assignments are submitted and then evaluated by assigned instructor
Instructor interaction and feedback are provided between assignments

Certificate Requirements

Complete the requirements below to earn a professional certificate in Electronic Health Records - MEDITECH Systems. The certificate can be completed in as few as two semesters.

Complete 7 core courses: HLTH-X811, HLTH-X812, HLTH-X813, HLTH-X814, HLTH-X815, HLTH-X816 and HLTH-X820 (12 units).

Learn more about the benefits and policies of University of San Diego | Division of Professional and Continuing Education’s certificate programs.

Electronic Health Records Job Market and Career Outlook

All areas of the health care field use electronic health records from reception/check-in to discharge. EHR programs offer a 360° view of a patient’s medical history – inclusive of medications, test results, visits, hospitalizations, therapy, follow-up care and account/billing information. Nursing staff, doctors, therapists, pharmacists, medical billers/coders, etc. all utilize EHR systems to do their jobs, so proper management of these systems is essential.

Potential career paths EHR – MEDITECH certificate program participants might pursue include:

Nursing – all specialties
Pharmacy Technician
Lab Technician
Hospital Administrator
Medical Billing & Accounting

EHR Certificate Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the program duration?

A: Working quickly, students would be able to complete the certificate in about 3-4 months. If a student took the maximum amount of time with each course (6 months), it would take them three years to complete all seven courses.

Q: What is the time commitment?

A: Once registered for a course, students have access within 24 hours. They have up to six months to complete each course, but some students will move quickly and can complete a course in just a few weeks.

Q: What are the terms of enrollment and application deadline?

A: Enrollment is ongoing – students may start at any time.

Q: What are the course requirements?

A: There are no prerequisites, but some knowledge of medical terminology is helpful. If students do not have a background in medical language, USD also offers an online, self-paced Medical Terminology course.

Q: What is the class format?

A: Online Self-Paced. Students move through the modules in consecutive order, completing assignments and quizzes as they move to the next module.

Accreditation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges – Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

To enroll in the Electronic Health Records Certificate Program or an individual course, simply click on one of the courses above to get started.

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