Course Overview
Healthcare administration is rapidly changing and electronic files are replacing paper files. The Electronic Medical Records (EMR) course explores key aspects of software systems used by healthcare providers for scheduling, referrals, requisitions, patient management and record keeping. You will be introduced to the Collaborative Health Record (CHR) software system and other Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software. This course includes lectures, exercises and hands-on practical software use for administration and clinical application in physicians’ offices and clinics. You will configure, organize, and navigate the CHR system to input and retrieve electronic medical data. This course is a required component of the Medical Office Assistant program and may also be taken as a stand-alone course by MOA graduates and other healthcare workers.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$455.99
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Accurately perform tasks using Collaborative Health Record (CHR) industry software.
- Describe the core functions of an electronic medical record system.
- Explain the key uses and benefits of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software.
- Organize and configure an EMR system.
- Configure an electronic appointment book.
- Manage EMR clinical documents.
- Manage clinical tasks in business software.
- Enter patient medical information in business software.
- Manage incoming and outgoing referrals.
- Generate accurate medical invoices with fee codes.
- Manage electronic clinical records and administrative documents.
- Use security measures, such as password protection, data encryption, and access controls, to safeguard information.
- Follow security protocols when working with electronic medical records (EMRs) and other sensitive medical data.
Effective as of Fall 2025
Related Programs
Electronic Medical Records (OFFC 1055) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Healthcare Unit Clerk
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Medical Office Assistant
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are three offerings of OFFC 1055 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 50930
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 50930
- $455.99 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Ailin Chen
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This is an online course that is live on Microsoft Teams at the times listed above.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 52869
Dates
Sep 11 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 52869
- $455.99 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Nov 27 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Ailin Chen
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This is an online course that is live on Microsoft Teams at the times listed above.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 43418
Dates
Sep 12 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 43418
- $455.99 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Nov 28 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Candace Travis
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This is an online course that is live on Microsoft Teams at the times listed above. There is no class October 10. Class material will be delivered asynchronously that week.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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