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HTCH 044: Electronic Medical Records

Course Description

This course covers instruction on Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Students have the opportunity to work hands-on with the front office duties of an EMR, such as scheduling, communicating with patients, issuing referrals, handling telephone and web encounters, using alerts, and using interoffice messaging. Students have the opportunity to develop progress notes, templates, flow sheets, smart forms, and order sets in an EMR environment.

Units: 2

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to CSU only

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade, Pass/No Pass
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 16 – 18
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 48 – 54

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: HTCH 005
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: HTCH 041

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to CSU only