Healthcare and Fitness Health Information Specialist 815 Hours Beginner English Overview Syllabus Objectives Requirement Certification Features This Health Information Specialist course, offered by our accredited school partners, 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. After completing this course, you should be able to: • 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 The 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 answers the need for health care students to understand the entire medical office workflow process, from scheduling an appointment with the doctor to collecting the final payment. Also included in our course is the clinical staff’s use of a point-of-care electronic health record. Included in our course is the detailed use of MedTrak’s fully integrated electronic health record and practice management system. Hypothetical scenarios allow students to practice each of the medical office workflows steps. Electronic Health Records Specialist course provides you with techniques and rationales for using electronic health records in practice and shows how the electronic health record affects your responsibilities on the job. When you begin your career in the health care workplace, it is important that you have a clear understanding of EHR. The knowledge and experience gained through this course will be a vital component of the skills and competencies needed in the 21st century medical workplace. After completing this course, you should be able to: • Define the developmental and functionality challenges associated with creating electronic health records • 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 EHR Medical administrative assistants primarily work in doctor’s offices, clinics, outpatient settings, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. Medical administrative assistants, medical secretaries, and medical records clerks are all positions in great demand. The growth and the complexity of the U.S. healthcare system have resulted in a substantial increase in the need for qualified medical administrative assistants. After completing this course, you should be able to: • An overview of the healthcare industry and expectations for a healthcare professional • Role of the medical administrative assistant • History of medicine, medicine and the law, medical malpractice, medical ethics, and medical practice specialties • Ethical and legal issues, fraud abuse, and compliance • Office and patient communication techniques, appointment scheduling and general office duties • Technology in the healthcare environment • Basic terminology used in the medical office • Medical records management, confidentiality of the medical record, initiating a medical record for a new client and filing reports in the medical record • HIPAA review and patient bill of rights and confidentiality • Financial and practice management • Health insurance coverage, and billing and coding procedures • Professional fees, billing and collecting procedures, accounting systems and credit arrangements Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today! The following textbooks will be provided to each student upon registration: • Health Information Technology by Nadinia David and Melissa LaCour • Health Information Technology and Management by Richard Gartee • Electronic Health Records: Understanding and Using Computerized by Richard Gartee • Administrative Medical Assisting: Foundations and Practices by Christine Malone • Student Workbook for Administrative Medical Assisting: Foundations and Practices by Christine Malone • Medical Terminology: A Short Course 7e by Davi-Ellen Chabner BA MAT Medical Terminology: A Short Course Module 1 – The word structure and analysis of medical terms including prefix, root word, and suffix. Module 2 – The organization of the body and body systems in regard to terminology. Module 3 – Diagnostic testing and radiology and how medical terminology is used to determine the proper testing methods. Electronic Health Records Module 1 Introduction to the Electronic Health Record • What is a Medical Record? • Who Documents in the Medical Record? • Who Owns the Medical Record? • The Electronic Health Record • Advantages of Electronic Health Records • Disadvantages of Electronic Health Records • Role of the Healthcare Professional Using the Electronic Health Record • Professional Organizations Electronic Health Records Module 2 Overview of SimChart • The Medical Practice Goes Digital • Accessing SCMO Through Evolve • Getting Comfortable with Electronic Health Records • SCMO Assignment View • Features in SCMO • Establishing and Maintaining a Patient Registry • Internet Use in the Medical Practice Electronic Health Records Module 3 Privacy, Confidentiality and Security • HIPAA Law • Confidentiality vs. Privacy • Security Safeguards for the Medical Practice • Patients’ Rights Under HIPAA • Access to Protected Health Information • Patients Protecting Health Information Electronic Health Records Module 4 Administrative Use of the Electronic Health Record • Role of the Front Office Assistant • Communication in the Medical Office • Incident Reports • Managing Electronic Health Records • Calendar Electronic Health Records Module 5 Clinical Use of the Electronic Health Record • Documentation in the Electronic Health Record • Clinical Documentation in the Patient Record • Tracking Health Screenings and Immunizations • Using the Electronic Health Record for Patient Education • The Progress Note Electronic Health Records Module 6 Using the Electronic Health Record for Reimbursement • Healthcare Reimbursement • Revenue Cycle • Coding Systems • HCPCS • Pay for Performance • SuperBill • Patient Ledger • HIPAA 5010 Claim Processing • Medical Necessity • Fraud and Abuse • Patient Statements • Reporting Features of an EHR Electronic Health Records Module 7 The Personal Health Record and Patient Portals • What is a Personal Health Record? • Innovative Features of Personal Health Records • Benefits to Providers • Steps in Creating the Personal Health Record • Maintaining the Personal Health Record • Patient Portals Health Information Technology Module 1 Health Care Data • Health Care Delivery Systems • Health Care Professionals • Comparison of Facilities • Legal and Regulatory Environment • Collecting Health Care Data • Basic Concepts • Key Data Categories • Medical Decision Making • Describing Data • Data Elements in Health Record • Data Quality • Data Sets Health Information Technology Module 2 Health Information Management Processing • Electronic Health Records • Government and Private Sector Intervention • Implementing an EHR • Acute Care Records • Clinical Flow of Data • Clinical Data • Discharge Data Set • Data Quality • Postdischarge Processing • Electronic Health Record Management • Other Health Information Management Roles Health Information Technology Module 3 Coding and Reimbursement • Code Sets • ICD-9-CM • ICD-10-CM • ICD-10-PCS • HCPCS/CPT-4 • Special Purpose Code Sets • Uses for Coded Clinical Data • Paying for Health Care • Types of Reimbursement • Reimbursement Methodologies • Billing • Patient Financial Services Health Information Technology Module 4 Managing Health Records • Ambulatory Care • Other Inpatient Health Care Settings • Long-Term Care • Behavioral Health Facilities • Home Health Care • Master Patient Index • Identification of Physical Files • Legal Systems • Chart Locator Systems • Information Systems • Security of Health Information • Record Retention Health Information Technology Module 5 Statistics • Organized Collection of Data • Data Retrieval • Presentation • Routine Institutional Statistics • Reporting of Data • Statistical Analysis of Patient Information • Uses of Health Information • Quality of Health Care • Monitoring Quality of Health Information • Organization and Presentation of Data • Health Care Facility Committees • Health Information in Quality Activities Health Information Technology Module 6 Legal and Supervisory Issues • Confidentiality • HIPAA • Access • Consent • Release of Information • Preparing a Record for Release • Internal Requests for Information • Sensitive Records • Federal, Corporate, and Facility Compliance • HIM Department Management • HIM Department Workflow • Evaluating Department Operations Upon successful completion of our Electronic Health Records course, students will be prepared to sit for the NHA national certification exam to become a Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS). Upon successful completion of our Health Information Technology course, students will be prepared to sit for the HIMSS’ Certified Associate in Health Information & Management Systems (CAHIMS) Certification exam. Upon successful completion of our Medical Administrative Assistant course, students will be prepared to sit for the NHA national certification exam to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA). Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board. 6 Reasons to Complete Your Training With Us Flexibility With our programs, you can learn and study at your own pace with access 24/7/365 for the duration of your program. This means you can learn on your own terms and work around your own schedule. 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Program Description Description Audience Learning Objectives Support Description Completion Time This Health Information Specialist course, offered by our accredited school partners, 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. After completing this course, you should be able to: • 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 The 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 answers the need for health care students to understand the entire medical office workflow process, from scheduling an appointment with the doctor to collecting the final payment. Also included in our course is the clinical staff’s use of a point-of-care electronic health record. Included in our course is the detailed use of MedTrak’s fully integrated electronic health record and practice management system. Hypothetical scenarios allow students to practice each of the medical office workflows steps. Electronic Health Records Specialist course provides you with techniques and rationales for using electronic health records in practice and shows how the electronic health record affects your responsibilities on the job. When you begin your career in the health care workplace, it is important that you have a clear understanding of EHR. The knowledge and experience gained through this course will be a vital component of the skills and competencies needed in the 21st century medical workplace. After completing this course, you should be able to: • Define the developmental and functionality challenges associated with creating electronic health records • 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 EHR Medical administrative assistants primarily work in doctor’s offices, clinics, outpatient settings, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. Medical administrative assistants, medical secretaries, and medical records clerks are all positions in great demand. The growth and the complexity of the U.S. healthcare system have resulted in a substantial increase in the need for qualified medical administrative assistants. After completing this course, you should be able to: • An overview of the healthcare industry and expectations for a healthcare professional • Role of the medical administrative assistant • History of medicine, medicine and the law, medical malpractice, medical ethics, and medical practice specialties • Ethical and legal issues, fraud abuse, and compliance • Office and patient communication techniques, appointment scheduling and general office duties • Technology in the healthcare environment • Basic terminology used in the medical office • Medical records management, confidentiality of the medical record, initiating a medical record for a new client and filing reports in the medical record • HIPAA review and patient bill of rights and confidentiality • Financial and practice management • Health insurance coverage, and billing and coding procedures • Professional fees, billing and collecting procedures, accounting systems and credit arrangements Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today! The following textbooks will be provided to each student upon registration: • Health Information Technology by Nadinia David and Melissa LaCour • Health Information Technology and Management by Richard Gartee • Electronic Health Records: Understanding and Using Computerized by Richard Gartee • Administrative Medical Assisting: Foundations and Practices by Christine Malone • Student Workbook for Administrative Medical Assisting: Foundations and Practices by Christine Malone • Medical Terminology: A Short Course 7e by Davi-Ellen Chabner BA MAT FAQ How do I request more information about a course? To request more information, you can contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910. What is the difference between online courses and classroom courses? Online courses are accessible 24/7/365 and self-paced, allowing you to progress at your own pace on your own schedule. They can be taken from anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. 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