Introduction to Electronic Health Records
Learn the structure, purpose, and practical use of EHR systems in modern healthcare settings — from patient workflow and medical coding to legal compliance and hands-on simulation with EHR Go.
Instruction Team
Mr. Michael Gera — Lead Instructor
Leads lecture and textbook-based instruction on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Mr. Orville Davis — Lab Instructor
Leads EHR Go hands-on lab sessions every Thursday.
Course Modules
Complete each module in order — lectures build the concepts, Thursday labs put them into practice.
Introduction & Patient Workflow
Get oriented to the course, meet your instructors, and trace a patient's journey from scheduling through the healthcare revenue cycle.
Revenue Cycle & ICD Coding
Deepen your understanding of revenue cycle management, clinical preauthorization, and begin learning ICD-10-CM diagnostic coding.
Diagnostic & Procedural Coding
Expand your coding skills with ICD-10-CM specificity, CPT procedure codes, modifiers, and how diagnoses link to procedures on a claim.
HCPCS & Midterm Preparation
Learn HCPCS Level II coding for equipment, drugs, and supplies — then review all concepts in preparation for the midterm exam.
Midterm & Patient-Centered Care
Take the midterm exam, then explore patient-centered medical home models and Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE).
Legal Aspects & HIPAA Compliance
Study CPOE in depth, then master HIPAA, patient privacy rights, and the legal framework governing Electronic Health Records.
EHR Databases & Financial Management
Review core workflows, then explore how EHR databases support patient tracking, clinical administration, and financial management.
Advanced Legal Topics & Integrated Practice
Explore the legal landscape governing EHR beyond HIPAA, learn clinical data analysis concepts, and complete an integrated capstone case.
Final Exam & CEHRS Certification Prep
Complete the final exam, prepare for the NHA Certified EHR Specialist (CEHRS) exam, and wrap up with a final hands-on EHR Go competency review.