Learn New Skills Needed in Today’s Technology-Driven Health Care Field
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.
Certificate Requirements
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..
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 Services (2 units) |
up to 6 months | OSP | OSP | OSP | $399 |
| HLTH-X815 | Patient Access & Revenue Cycle (2 units) |
up to 6 months | OSP | OSP | OSP | $399 |
| HLTH-X820 | Provider Experience (1 unit) |
up to 6 months | OSP | OSP | OSP | $199 |
| One Time Certificate Fee | $75 | |||||
| Total Certificate Cost (5 courses) | $1,640 | |||||
| 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 Curriculum
Enroll in one or more courses to earn graduate-level extension credits. You can expect the following from our online, self-paced EHR courses:
- You can log online when convenient, provided you complete the course within six months of enrollment
- As long as you have internet access (and any textbook requirements, if applicable), you can complete assignments from anywhere
- You will read articles, watch videos, and interact with resources provided within the course
- Completed assignments are submitted directly through the platform and evaluated by an assigned instructor
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of case and order management
- Develop familiarity with Emergency Room (ER) management
- Understand Business and Clinical management, including cost accounting and the revenue cycle (patient accounting)
- Master imaging and documentation management
- Understand behavioral health and continuing care
- Develop familiarity with home healthcare and hospice care
- Acquire additional clinical and non-clinical skills
Who Should Attend?
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.
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
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.
Electronic Health Records Job Market and Career Outlook
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:
- Nursing (all specialties)
- Pharmacy Technology
- Lab Technology
- Hospital Administration
- 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 two and a half years to complete all five 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.
Questions? Contact us.