Certification: Electronic Health Record Certification (EHRC)

194 US Highway 46 East Fairfield, NJ 07004

An Electronic Health Record Specialist has entry-level knowledge in the use of software to input patient information, manage patient records electronically, and manage all aspects of the office through the use of the electronic health record software.

Medical records and health information technicians organize and manage health information data.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes

Online Exam; Third Party Exam Center

The test is comprised of 100 questions in Electronic Health Records:The breakdown is as follows: medical administrative, electronic health records/use of software, medical terminology, patient care, infection control and medical law and ethics. Allotted time for examinees is 2 hours.

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.