Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)

Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) Electronic Health Records (EHR) specialists play a vital role in healthcare by ensuring patient information is accurate, secure, and accessible. As more organizations transition to digital records, demand for skilled professionals continues to grow. A Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) is a credentialed professional trained to manage electronic patient data. Responsibilities include auditing records for compliance, abstracting clinical information, processing release of information requests, reviewing insurance details, and communicating with physicians and insurers. Certification is earned by passing the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) exam. The career outlook is strong. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary is $48,780, and employment is projected to grow 9% through 2033—faster than average—due to widespread adoption of electronic health systems and workforce turnover. CEHRS professionals work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, surgery centers, and government facilities, with many positions offering remote options. This career suits individuals who value accuracy, confidentiality, and making a meaningful impact in healthcare. Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) Cost: $2,195.00 Online Class 134 course hours Textbooks included Exam Voucher included 6 months Open enrollment Self paced Program Description Electronic health record (EHR) specialists are critical in today's healthcare environment, where timely access to accurate patient records is vital to the safety and treatment of patients. This EHR certification course teaches the skills required to become a certified electronic health record specialist (CEHRS) through the National Healthcareers Association (NHA), including charting, HIPAA compliance, electronic health record management, and insurance and billing fundamentals like how the billing and coding process works and what information is needed to share with biller and coders within a medical practice. Your electronic health records training will prepare you to work on a health information management team, auditing records, compiling reports for patient tracking, and coordinating the systems that keep our healthcare facilities operating. After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the industry-recognized Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exam offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA). MyCAA funding may be available for eligible individuals pursuing or maintaining a license, certification, or associate degree—including continuing education courses. The credential must align with the military spouse’s career goals and be obtained from a participating institution. MyCAA provides up to $2,000 toward tuition and approved certification. It does not cover books, supplies, equipment, uniforms, computers, or electronic devices. Students are responsible for all ineligible expenses. Course-Specific Costs: For this online continuing education course, instructional materials will be shipped after enrollment. These are not covered by MyCAA and must be paid by the student. Program Costs: $2,195.00 Instructional material: $179.95 Estimated total student responsibility: $195.00 Planning Ahead: Education and Training Plans (ETPs) must be submitted to MyCAA at least 4 weeks before the course start date for funding consideration. Traditional Army tuition assistance, GI Bill® funding and traditional college financial aid does not apply. Disclosure: In partnership with Jefferson Community College, this program will be fully delivered by Education To Go (Ed2Go). Ed2Go is headquartered at P.O. Box 760,Temecula, CA 92593. There are no additional costs students are expected to incur as a result of enrolling in the educational program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jefferson Community College