Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist
Certifying Ageny: National Healthcareer Association
Program Cost: $3,999
Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist
A Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS) is a trained professional who listens to and reviews medical recordings from doctors and turns them into accurate written reports. They help ensure patient records are clear, organized, and up to date. CHDS professionals play an important role in helping healthcare teams communicate and provide safe, quality care. Their work keeps medical information reliable so patients can get the right care when they need it.
Career Outlook
Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialists are in steady demand as healthcare providers continue to rely on accurate medical records for quality patient care. With the growing use of electronic health systems, skilled professionals who can ensure clear, precise documentation are needed more than ever. Many specialists work in hospitals, clinics, transcription companies, or remotely from home.
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Work On Your Own Time
Our program allows individuals to study on their own time. This program is self paced. It is a great opportunity for working individuals. You will have 12 months of full access. We recommend spending 10 hours per week on program
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Certification
This program offers a certification. You will receive the Electronic Health Record with the CEHRS from the National Healthcareer Association.
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Job Outlook
The median wage for medical record specialists is $50,250. With technology advancing and healthcare records going digital, electronic health records will lead to an increased need for qualified HIT professionals that will grow by about 9% through 2033.*
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.