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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).

20
hours
2

Phase 2: HIPAA Compliance and Privacy

Master HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, PHI identification, minimum necessary standard, breach notification, BAAs, and patient rights.

15
hours
3

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.

20
hours
4

Phase 4: Clinical Workflows and Comprehensive Review

Review patient registration, medication reconciliation, e-prescribing, document management, quality reporting, and complete all practice questions.

15
hours
Estimated total study time
70 hours
That's about 7 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CEHRS Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
High school diploma or GED/equivalency required
Experience
Completion of a CEHRS training program or equivalent EHR/health IT education and experience
Additional 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

Remote Testing Available
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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.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$117–$155 exam application
Total Estimated Cost$117–$255 initial (exam + optional study materials)
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What You'll Study

11 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

CEHRS Exam Details

NHA Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) Examination

Administered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Official Source
Scaled score 390 (200–500 scale)
Passing Score
110
Questions
1
Hours
$117–$155 exam fee (varies by registration pathway)
Exam Fee
Study time: No official study-hour estimate published by NHA
Prerequisites: High school diploma or GED. Completion of a CEHRS preparation program or equivalent training in electronic health records, medical terminology, and healthcare IT.
Valid for: 2 years (renewable with 10 CE credits and renewal fee)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official National Healthcareer Association (NHA) content outline

EHR Software and Health IT~25%

EHR navigation, templates, CPOE, clinical decision support, patient portals, interoperability, HL7/FHIR, and meaningful use.

Medical Terminology~15%

Prefixes, suffixes, root words, combining forms, abbreviations, anatomical terms, and clinical vocabulary.

HIPAA Compliance and Privacy~20%

Privacy Rule, Security Rule, PHI, minimum necessary, breach notification, BAAs, patient rights, and HITECH Act.

Coding and Billing Basics~20%

ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, claim submission, EOBs, revenue cycle, and insurance verification.

Clinical Workflows and Data Management~20%

Patient registration, medication reconciliation, e-prescribing, referrals, document imaging, charge capture, and quality reporting.

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