Sussex Tech Adult Division Offering Electronic Health Record Specialist Certification (CEHRS™)

The nation’s health care delivery system is rapidly being transformed by the introduction of computer based health information systems. The Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS™) program offered by Sussex Tech Adult Division covers the information necessary to earn your certification in this exciting new field.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is anticipating explosive growth in the number of jobs needed by the health care industry over the next five to seven years. Prepare yourself for employment in this area by enrolling today in this program and by earning a nationally recognized certification. As a Certified EHR Specialist, you may perform some or all of the following tasks:

*Audit patient records for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
*Abstract clinical information for inclusion in reports such as quality improvement studies;
*Process Release of Information (ROI) requests for medical records;
*Review patient records to ensure they are complete; and
*Collect patient demographic and insurance information.

Classes are forming now and will begin on January 15, 2013. For more information or to enroll, call the Sussex Tech Adult Division office at (302) 856-9035

Sussex Tech Adult Division New Course Brochure Now Available

The Sussex Tech Adult Division Winter/Spring 2013 Course Brochure is now on newsstands and online. The brochure lists courses being offered in the corporate, adult education high school, health professions, and public interest areas.

One of the new certification programs being offered is the exciting field of Electronic Health Records. Learn the basics of this new allied health field. The program paves the way for students to establish a foothold in a rewarding career expecting significant job growth over the next five years.

The popular Certified Nursing Assistant program is again being offered. This program prepares students for the State of Delaware Certification Examination.

Several new classes are being offered in 2013. Conversational Spanish gives students the opportunity to role play for travel, social, and business situations. Solar Design and Installation teaches students about solar panel system design, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Business owners can benefit from a course in Introduction to Quickbooks Pro. Students learn to set up a chart of accounts and create lists to keep track of customers, vendors, and other information.

The brochure also provides information for those interested in obtaining their high school education through the James H. Groves Adult High School.

The Winter/Spring 2013 brochure can be picked up in a number of convenient locations throughout the community. For more information contact (302) 856-9035.

Doors Open For Groves Adult Graduate

“The best thing I ever did for myself” is how April Cannon describes earning her high school diploma. “My life is now falling into place and it (the diploma) really boosted my self-esteem,” says the Bridgeville resident.
April left high school at the age of 17. After several years of struggling, she decided she wanted to be a better role model for her seven-year-old daughter, Anyla.

Becoming a student at the James H. Groves Adult High School was April’s first step toward building a better life for herself and her daughter. The journey took eight months. The last two months required four nights a week traveling to classes at either the Groves’ Woodbridge or Seaford sites. Finally, she walked across the stage on August 15 to receive her high school diploma.

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Sussex Tech Adult Education Offers Computer Training

Sussex Tech’s Adult Education Division is offering a variety of computer training courses beginning in October. Among the courses offered are a 30-hour Microsoft Office 2007 Applications Certificate Course which will provide training in software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

In addition, there are a number of shorter courses available to assist prospective students in honing their skills or developing new skills in order to jump-start their careers. Courses offered include single courses in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as a six-hour course on iPads.

Registration is currently underway for all courses. For registration or more information on any of these courses, please contact the Sussex Tech Adult Education Office at (302) 856-9035.