George Mason University School of Information Technology and Engineering

Electronic Medical Records
(80 Hours)

Series: Medical Technology

Audience and Prerequisites
Overview
Course Outline Detail

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AUDIENCE AND PREREQUISITES

This course is designed for individuals who have some basic office and administrative skills and are interested in advancing their careers in the in-demand healthcare informatics arena. Students should have basic understanding of computer skills and be comfortable in navigating in Microsoft Windows environment.

OVERVIEW

This course focuses on practical applications of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and shows how to become proficient in using Electronic Medical Records software on the job. The course will prepare you to manage medical records and related information in different medical setting like individual/group medical practices, health care organizations, long-term care settings, insurance companies, health-care software consulting companies, and/ or government agencies.

Key benefits of our program:

•  Provides thorough understanding of business processes in medical settings
•  Focuses on practical application of Electronic Medical Records
•  Hands-on Exercises
•  Case studies, summaries and review questions

At the end of the program, students will gain thorough understanding of both the terminology of Electronic Medical Records systems and practical use of such systems in a health care provider office setting.

All books and materials are included.

COURSE OUTLINE

Topic 1: Electronic Medical Records – An overview

Topic 2: The EMR framework in Healthcare Provider office

Topic 3: EMR Content in Healthcare Provide Office

Topic 4: Associated Functional and Operational Content

Topic 5: Patient Scheduling, Registration and Identity Management

Topic 6: Creating and Maintenance of Problem and Allergy List

Topic 7: The Examination Notes, including Special Assessments

Topic 8: Treatment Plan and Treatment/Procedure Notes

Topic 9: Diagnostic test orders and results

Topic 10: Medication Orders and Administration records

Topic 11: Graphic/Chart

Topic 12: Patient Visit Management

Topic 13: Patient Communications

Topic 14: Diagnostic and Procedure coding and billing

Topic 15: Clinical Trials

Topic 16: Continuing Care and Personal Health Records

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