Personal Academic and Professional Objectives From an academic perspective, a certificate in Electronic Health Record System Consultant will in basic terms first and foremost equip me with the necessary skills required for the maintenance, collection as well as analysis of healthcare data relied upon by healthcare providers in the delivery of services to patients. If I successfully complete the training, I am convinced that I will have developed professional skills necessary for the effective management of all medical information as well as records of patients.

Further, by undertaking a certificate in Electronic Health Record System Consultant, I seek to acquire hands-on skills not only in regard to coding diagnoses but also in the relevant reimbursement procedures. I am convinced that the certification in this case will prepare me to offer my services in a wide variety of settings including but not limited to government agencies, electronic health record system software firms, clinics...

However, most specifically, this course will prepare me to also work as a project manager. In that regard, the course will sharpen my skills in readiness for tasks to do with either the implementation or management of projects having their sights set on healthcare technology. Already, I have a strong background in Information Technology (IT) and hence I am familiar with computer information systems. This I believe will ease my understanding of the Electronic Health Record System amongst other things.
Given the need to enhance as well as promote the use of health information technology especially with the passage of the HITECH Act, the relevance of a certificate in Electronic Health Record System Consultant cannot be overstated. With a vast majority of healthcare institutions having implemented an electronic health record system, there is a growing need for competent health record system consultants to help health professionals deliver safe and…