Using the Electronic Health Record for Reimbursement, Billing and Coding: Identifying and understanding various provincial coding systems, understanding provincial health insurance plans and codes, and familiarity with World Health Organization ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes.Ĭlinical Use of the Electronic Health Record: Identifying and understanding documentation in the EHR, and documenting patient history. Transitioning from Paper Charts to Electronic Health Records: Comparing and selecting an EHR vendor and network platform, collecting and entering data, measuring results, and conducting ongoing evaluations.Īdministrative Use of the Electronic Health Records: Identifying the role of the Medical Office Assistant, managing electronic records, and patient scheduling and flow.
Privacy, Confidentiality, and Security: Understanding privacy and security issues, patients’ rights under Canadian legislation, and how patients can protect their health information.
ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS TRAINING COURSE SOFTWARE
Overview of Electronic Health Records Software: Establishing and maintaining a patient registry, and introduction to a live student-version of EHR medical software for hands-on practice and homework.
Introduction to Electronic Health Records: Identifying what a medical record is, the advantages and disadvantages of EHRs, and the role of the healthcare professional using EHRs.