The Health Information Technology - Health Information EHR Support Specialist trains students to perform technical and electronic health information functions in various health care facilities. This level builds on the knowledge gained in the Level I Certificate and provides a more in depth study of Health Information Technology. TSI readiness is required for this Level II Certificate.
Students who complete this certificate will obtain the knowledge of maintaining the quality, accuracy, and security of medical data and a working knowledge of coding and insurance. They will be able to work in healthcare facilities including hospitals, clinics, and physician offices as medical billing clerks, clinic patient registrars, release of information clerks, and HIM clerks.
If a student successfully completes the Health Information EHR Support Specialist Certificate and decides to continue with the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Health Information Technology, most of the courses will transfer.
Admission Criteria: The Health Information EHR Support Specialist Level II Certificate is open enrollment to TSI satisfied students. Students will fill out an interest form and submit it to the Program Director.
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