Electronic Health Records Specialist (EHR1300)

Georgia Training Center offers a 4 week online certification in Electronic Health Records. This course is a 80 clock hour course of instruction and will be completed strictly online. Upon successfully complete the course will students have met the requirement to take the national certification test with National Health career Association (NHA) to receive a certification as a Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS).

The security, completeness and accuracy of patient data are critical. Some common responsibilities tied to electronic health records include:

  • Auditing patient records for compliance

  • Abstracting clinical information for reports

  • Performing basic coding to submit reimbursement claims

  • Processing Release of Information (ROI) requests for medical records

  • Reviewing patient demographic and insurance information

  • Discussing patient information with physicians and insurance professionals

ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

All documents due the Thursday before the 1st day of class

Students must be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED

Students must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

  • US Citizen or Valid Green Card

  • Valid Government Issued ID (Driver’s license)

  • Social Security Card

The cost of this program will be $700 which includes a deposit of $300.

2025 Class Dates:

8/11/2025—9/06/2025 (Online Only - last day to register 8/04/2025)

9/08/2025—10/04/2025 (Online Only - last day to register 9/02/2025)

10/06/2025—11/02/2025 (Online Only - last day to register 9/29/2025)

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How much does an Electronic Health Records Specialist make in Columbus, Georgia?

As of Dec 12, 2024, the average hourly pay for an Electronic Health Records Specialist nationally is $19.31 an hour.

The average pay range for an Electronic Health Records Specialist varies greatly, which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Based on recent job postings on ZipRecruiter, the Electronic Health Records Specialist job market in both Columbus, GA and the surrounding area is very active.