Medical Records Specialist Certificate Program
Medical Records Specialist Career Training in as Little as 6 Months*
Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field? Asher College’s Medical Records Specialist program gets you trained and puts you on your path to a rewarding career through hands-on training and the support of dedicated instructors.
Our Medical Records Specialist program is tailored to those students who require a flexible schedule to meet their education goals. You’ll be able to take classes during the day, evening, and even on the weekends.
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Becoming a Medical Records Specialist
As a Medical Records Technician or Specialist, you’ll perform a broad range of tasks to keep hospitals, clinics, and other types of medical facilities running smoothly. You’ll answer telephones, greet patients, update and fill patient medical records, fill out insurance forms, handle correspondence, schedule appointments, arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services, and handle bookkeeping.
Our Medical Records Specialist program offers personalized instruction, technology resources, and hands-on training to prepare you for a medical administration career. The program’s flexibility and convenience will enable you to complete the program and begin your new career by helping you balance your commitments.
You don’t need extensive technical experience to pursue a career as a Medical Records Specialist. If you’re passionate and enjoy helping people in the medical field, training to become a Medical Records Technician or Specialist could be a good option for you.
When you’re close to completing the program, you’ll review the following certification options with your instructor and schedule your exam.
- CMAA Certified Medical Administration Assistant / National Healthcareer Association
- CEHRS Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist / National Healthcareer Association

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Industry Relations
We bring in plenty of guest speakers to give you insight into the industry that you intend to break into. Get inside tips from industry employers, alumni, and people who work in the field on how to create opportunity for yourself.
Career Opportunities
As a Medical Records Specialist graduate, you may find yourself working in:
- General Practitioner Offices
- Specialist Medical Offices
- Clinics and Hospitals
- Home Health Agencies
- Ambulatory Clinics
- Insurance Companies
- Medical Billing Companies
- Medical Group Practices
- Nursing Facilities
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Here’s what you will learn in the Medical Records Specialist program:
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Market-Driven Education
We have an advisory board that helps shape our curriculum. This allows us to alter the curriculum based on recommendations from employers who hire our graduates.
Classes Start Every 2-4 Weeks
Don’t wait around to enroll — our courses begin every 2-4 weeks so you can start your program as soon as you’re ready. Begin your path to a new career quickly with Asher College.
Personalized Attention
We’re a small college, which makes Asher feel like an extended family. Each instructor and faculty member will get to know you by name and help you along the way.
Build Career Success Skills
Your time at Asher won’t just be devoted to learning the technical skills of your chosen profession — we also prepare you for the job search with interview tactics, communication skills, resume preparation, and cover letter writing.
An Asher College instructor will work with you one-on-one to develop these skills so that you’ll feel confident about pursuing your career once you graduate.
Financial Aid: Funding Your Career Training
We offer Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Veteran training benefits. Our Financial Aid administrators and School Certifying Officials will work with you to find the best financial solution to fit your needs. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. To learn more, visit our Financial Aid page.
Veterans Education Benefits: Asher College is rated as a Military Friendly® school. For over 15 years, Viqtory Media’s ranking of Military Friendly® schools has helped veterans take their education into their own hands when choosing which schools afford them the best opportunities. Military Benefits Accepted at Asher College include Chapter 31, 33, and 35. To learn more, visit our Veterans Education benefits page.
Is a Rewarding Career as a Medical Records Specialist Right for You? Get More Info…
If you’re interested in learning more about careers in Medical Records and exploring whether this is the right career path for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.
A helpful Asher College Admissions Representative would be happy to answer any questions you have and can help with everything from scheduling to financial aid.
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*Program length when completed in normal time.