ANNOUNCING THE LAUNCH OF A NEW PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certified Professional for Operating Rules Administration (CPORA)
Announcing the launch of a new professional certification consisting of an 8-course curriculum and certification exam evidencing expertise in implementation of the Affordable Care Act Operating Rules.
Health IT Certification announces the launch of the new CPORA as follows:
First, an online two-course package will provide an overview of the ACA Operating Rules is now available for the package price of $250. Click here to register.
Second, the whole CPORA 8-course curriculum and exam will be offered onsite in Washington, DC June 11 - 13, 2012. Click here to register.
Finally, the full CPORA 8-course curriculum and exam will be available online on or before July 1, 2012. Soon to come.
TWO ONLINE COURSE ACA OPERATING RULE OVERVIEW PACKAGE
The CPORA two-course online program includes:
CORE I: Overview of Health IT and
CPORA V: Overview of Operating Rules, Regulations and Implementation Strategies.
These online courses provide the basis for understanding the health IT infrastructure upon which the operating rules are based, and an overview of the operating rules under ACA. This online two-course package provides an early view to the industry of the full CPORA training and certification program and constitutes two of that certification's 8-course curriculum.
On June 11-13, 2012, Health IT Certification will offer the new professional certification, Certified Professional in Operating Rules Administration, in Washington, DC at the Renaissance DuPont Circle and Hotel.
The full CPORA 8-course curriculum and exam will be available online on or before July 1, 2012.
HEALTH IT CERTIFICATION CURRICULUM
NEW ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION COURSE
The HITC Administrative Simplification course is designed to bring together in one learning experience all of the changes in the Transactions and Code Sets component of HIPAA Administrative Simplification, as revised in the ARRA HITECH and PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a.k.a., health reform) legislation. This also includes the Transaction and Code Sets regulatory updates, the new Operating Rules requirements, the Health Plan Identifier (HPID), and transition to ICD-10-CM. This course takes approximately three hours. Three hours of CE have been preapproved for continued education credit toward renewing CPEHR, CPHIE, and/or CPHIT professional certification.
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TRAINING/CERTIFICATION PARTNERSHIPS WITH REGIONAL EXTENSION CENTERS (RECs)
Health IT Certification is offering group discounts to Regional Extension Centers (RECS) for Health IT Certification's online HIT and EHR courses and certification exams. For federally funded RECs only, HITC is pleased to offer a discounted price per individual participant to take any of the three ten-course programs and examination online. RECs interested in taking advantage of this opportunity should contact Monica B. Cunningham, VP Marketing, at (508) 797-9943. Customized in-person programs at a REC locations are also available.
The following RECs have entered into arrangements with Health IT Certification to train staff and physician practices through its online HIT and EHR courses and certification exams:
Health IT Certification is partnering with community colleges and other institutions of higher learning to support their training programs, including those funded by Office of the National Coordinator grants and those that are funded through other sources. For example, Erie Community College has licensed CPHIT online curricula and hard copy manuals for its HIT classes. New England Institute of Technology (www.neit.edu) offers Certified Professional in Electronic Health Record training and examinations in-person through a workforce development training program grant. All curriculum has been revised to reflect Meaningful Use.
HEALTH IT CERTIFICATION TRAINING AND EXAMINATION OFFERED
IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
Innovative Technology is the first global partner to take advantage of Health IT Certification's HIT, EHR and HIE training and certification programs. Training and certification testing are offered in Riyadh, serving Saudi Arabia and other countries in the Middle East. Dr. Bassam Al-Hemsi, President of Innovative Technology, selected this approach to be able to effectively support the anticipated need for personnel training in Saudi Arabia's hospitals and clinics as electronic health records are implemented over the next several years. Dr. Bassam Al-Hemsi noted that, "The strategic partnership offered by utilizing the proven training and professional certification developed in the United States with local training access in Saudi Arabia is a strategic fit. CMEs for Saudi Arabia physicians have been approved for the curriculum."
Individuals interested in attending Health IT Certification in Riyadh should contact Innovative Technology directly at www.innotech-sa.com.
Innovative Technology is the first global partner to take advantage of Health IT Certification's HIT, EHR and HIE training and certification programs. Training and certification testing are offered in Riyadh, serving Saudi Arabia and other countries in the Middle East. Dr. Bassam Al-Hemsi, President of Innovative Technology, selected this approach to be able to effectively support the anticipated need for personnel training in Saudi Arabia's hospitals and clinics as electronic health records are implemented over the next several years. Dr. Bassam Al-Hemsi noted that, "The strategic partnership offered by utilizing the proven training and professional certification developed in the United States with local training access in Saudi Arabia is a strategic fit. CMEs for Saudi Arabia physicians have been approved for the curriculum."
