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NHA Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) Examination
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CEHRS NHA Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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Phase 1: EHR Fundamentals and Medical TerminologyYou are here
Learn EHR system navigation, templates, CPOE, patient portals, interoperability, and essential medical terminology (prefixes, roots, suffixes).
Phase 2: HIPAA Compliance and Privacy
Master HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, PHI identification, minimum necessary standard, breach notification, BAAs, and patient rights.
Phase 3: Coding, Billing, and Insurance
Study ICD-10-CM and CPT coding basics, claim submission, EOBs, revenue cycle management, insurance verification, and prior authorization.
Phase 4: Clinical Workflows and Comprehensive Review
Review patient registration, medication reconciliation, e-prescribing, document management, quality reporting, and complete all practice questions.
Can You Take the CEHRS Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Registration through NHA account required
- •Exam fee of $117–$155 depending on registration pathway
- •Certification must be renewed every 2 years with 10 CE credits
- •Background check may be required by some employers
CEHRS Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
6–10 weeks for focused self-study
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
NHA / PSI Testing Centers / Live Remote Proctoring
Retake Policy
Candidates may retake the exam after a 30-day waiting period. Up to 3 retakes are allowed; after 3 failed retakes, candidates must wait 1 year. Each retake requires a new exam fee.
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Free CEHRS Prep Tools
100 Practice Questions
CEHRS-style questions covering EHR software, HIPAA, medical terminology, ICD-10/CPT coding, and clinical workflows.
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What You'll Study
11 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Exam Overview
2 sections
Chapter 1: Foundations — Medical Terminology, Health Care Settings & the EHR
5 sections
Chapter 2: Non-Clinical Operations — Patient Registration & Scheduling
5 sections
Chapter 3: Non-Clinical Operations — Health Record Administration & Archiving
4 sections
Chapter 4: Non-Clinical Operations — Data Sources, Devices & EHR User Support
6 sections
Chapter 5: Clinical Operations — Clinical Intake, Point-of-Care & Vitals
6 sections
Chapter 6: Clinical Operations — Templates, Documentation Review & Data Retrieval
5 sections
Chapter 7: Clinical Operations — CPOE, Orders & Decision Support
5 sections
Chapter 8: Revenue Cycle & Financial Management
6 sections
Chapter 9: Regulatory Compliance, HIPAA & Security
8 sections
Chapter 10: Data Management, Reporting & Health IT Standards
6 sections
CEHRS Exam Details
NHA Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) Examination
Administered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official National Healthcareer Association (NHA) content outline
EHR navigation, templates, CPOE, clinical decision support, patient portals, interoperability, HL7/FHIR, and meaningful use.
Prefixes, suffixes, root words, combining forms, abbreviations, anatomical terms, and clinical vocabulary.
Privacy Rule, Security Rule, PHI, minimum necessary, breach notification, BAAs, patient rights, and HITECH Act.
ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, claim submission, EOBs, revenue cycle, and insurance verification.
Patient registration, medication reconciliation, e-prescribing, referrals, document imaging, charge capture, and quality reporting.
What's Included
11 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
With detailed explanations
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