Electronic Health Records Specialist
An Electronic Health Records Specialist provides support to the team in maintaining accurate digital patient records.
Why Choose New York Academy
Graduates pursue roles as a Electronic Health Records Specialist in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare practices.
What You’ll Learn
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Hands-on clinical training with real equipment
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Small class sizes with individualized instruction
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Taught by working healthcare professionals
The Electronic Health Records Specialist program prepares you to manage the digital systems that store and protect patient information. In twelve weeks, you will learn EHR software, data entry standards, and health information privacy regulations.
The Digital Backbone of Healthcare
As healthcare has moved to digital records, this role has become essential. Graduates find opportunities in:
Hospital health information management departments
Physician offices and clinics
Health insurance companies
Health IT and records management vendors
Practice on Real EHR Systems
You will train on electronic health records platforms used across hospitals and clinics, practicing data entry, records auditing, and release-of-information procedures.
Built Around the Certification Exam
Curriculum is mapped to the national Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exam content outline.
Train electronic health records specialists who can accurately maintain, audit, and release patient health information while ensuring compliance with privacy and security regulations.
Health Information Foundations
Build the knowledge every EHR specialist needs:
Medical terminology and records structure
HIPAA and health information privacy law
Health information exchange basics
Records Management Skills
Develop practical EHR competency:
EHR data entry and navigation
Records auditing and quality checks
Release-of-information procedures
Basic coding awareness for records accuracy
Professional Practice
Prepare for the workplace and certification exam:
Interdepartmental communication for records requests
Data security and breach-prevention practices
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exam review
A 12-week program totaling 200 academic hours, combining classroom instruction with hands-on EHR software practice.
Module 1 — Health Information Foundations (Weeks 1–3)
Terminology and organization of the patient health record
Privacy, security, and release-of-information law
Module 2 — Records Management (Weeks 4–9)
Hands-on practice with electronic health records platforms
Quality checks, corrections, and information release procedures
Module 3 — Exam Prep (Weeks 10–12)
Breach-prevention practices and compliance auditing
Practice testing mapped to the national CEHRS exam
Graduates are prepared to sit for the national Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exam.
Applicant Profile
We look for candidates who are detail-oriented, trustworthy with sensitive information, and comfortable with computer systems.
Academic Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Basic computer literacy
Required Documentation
Completed admission application
Government-issued photo ID
Program Requirements
Reliable access to a computer for coursework and lab practice
Basic keyboarding proficiency
Career Outlook
Graduates pursue roles as a Electronic Health Records Specialist in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare practices.
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