AlliedHealthEacademy.com Provides Online Learning and Certification for EMR/EHR

    NEW YORK, NY, September 28, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- As the healthcare industry progresses toward the comprehensive implementation of Electronic Medical Records / Electronic Health Records (EMR/EHR) and significantly reduces the use of traditional paper-based health records and documentation, allied health professionals are seeing an increased need for cross-training that includes both healthcare and technology knowledge. To better serve busy allied health professionals, as well as others looking to enter the healthcare field, Alameda Services, a dynamic Health Information Technology (HIT) organization that specializes in workforce development and intense Electronic Health Record (EHR) training, today announced the launch of AlliedHealthEacademy.com, an online portal designed to provide interactive training and online learning culminating in three national certifications and three certificates of completion in EHR/EMR specialties. More information about AlliedHealthEacademy.com is available at http://AlliedHealthEacademy.com.

Alameda Services has developed a successful track record of providing "in-class" training programs focusing primarily on workforce development and training in the field of healthcare IT. It has launched AlliedHealthEacademy.com as a dedicated organization focusing solely on Allied Health training and certification as well as connecting its graduates with potential employers throughout the country.

"Today we are launching an online training opportunity for participants throughout the country," says Lena Feygin, Dip LC, executive vice president and director of business development for Alameda Services. "AlliedHealthEacademy.com is our way of connecting with those interested in pursuing a career in Allied Health nationwide. We are no longer limited to a geographical region", she continues.

"Our learning environment becomes a source of knowledge and information, a gateway into an exciting new industry for many, and an invaluable resource for those who are already part of the healthcare industry," says Feygin.

New Certification Programs
The new Certified Medical Practice Professional (CMPP) program is an all-inclusive program offered by the AlliedHealthEacademy.com. It incorporates two major parts - the Electronic Health Records Specialist (EHRS) and Billing and Coding Professional (BCP). The CMPP program is approved by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA; www.nhanow.com) for two nationally recognized certification examinations: Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) and Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS). Students will receive a certificate of completion from AlliedHealthEacademy.com upon satisfactory completion of the EHRS and BCP, and CMPP certification upon successful receipt of both NHA certifications.

Allied health professionals provide numerous care and support services, including diagnostic, technical, therapeutic and direct patient care. These services, and the important role of allied health professionals, are absolutely critical to doctors and other health professionals they work with as well as the patients they serve.

New systems, with new standards, require implementation and operation by qualified personnel. Based on two years' experience conducting in-class training programs designed to prepare students for EMR/EHR certification, Alameda Services has been in close contact with many software vendors, medical providers and healthcare workers.

Most medical providers are in the process of implementing or migrating to certified EMR/EHR systems. In addition, new billing and coding conventions, such as International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision, better known as ICD-10, will be in use very soon, which will also require healthcare professionals who are trained and skilled in these new systems.

Perhaps most important are new compliance regulations introduced by Healthcare reform. The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act and Meaningful Use are subjects which present many challenges and complexities to medical providers.

"It is essential to employ staff who understand new regulations and systems and who will help establishing and maintain a compliance-ready environment," says Feygin. "AlliedHealtheEacademy.com will provide the training and confidence allied health professionals require in today's workforce."

About Alameda Services
ALAMEDA Services specializes in workforce development through training and eLearning consulting. The company's mission is to bridge the gap between the healthcare and technology industries, and to satisfy their growing workforce demands by providing technology and educational expertise. More information is available at http://www.alamedaservices.com.

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