Electronic Health Records Specialist :

The outcome of successful completion of the Micro-Credential would be sitting for the CEHRS exam and passing it to enable entry-level employment as an Electronic Health Records Specialist. Ideally, students who complete the Micro-Credential will decide to continue their education in the fully online AAS in Health Information Systems degree program offered at UC Clermont College.

This Micro-Credential provides preparation for an industry-recognized credential. In order to sit for the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) examination, candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and have completed a training program at an accredited or state-recognized institution or provider. This micro-credential can serve current AAS in HIS students at UC Clermont or new students who want to enter the health information career field by completing short-term training that leads to an industry-recognized credential.

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Math for Science Students Workshop – Designed for students enrolled in entry-level biology and chemistry courses, these workshops cover foundational math concepts that students need to succeed in their science courses. A UC Clermont tutor leads the synchronous online workshops. The workshop repeats each week, starting the week before classes begin and continuing through week 3 of the semester.

In order to complete this Micro-Credential,  a student must:

• Complete HCMT 1005C Introduction to Health Information and HCMT 2015 Healthcare Applications
• Obtain at least a C or better in both courses
• Meet the college's residency requirement for micro-credentials (all Micro-Credential courses must be taken at UC Clermont College
• File formal graduation application by the posted semester of graduation deadline. There is no graduation application fee for micro-credentials.