Become A Successful Ehr Consultant

How to Transition from Clinical Practice to a Career in Health IT.

What you'll learn

Identify and articulate how clinical experience can be translated into high-demand skills for EHR consulting roles.

Understand the EHR consulting landscape, including common roles, responsibilities, and vendor-specific requirements (Epic, Cerner, Meditech).

Create a compelling, health IT-focused résumé and LinkedIn profile tailored for EHR consulting opportunities.

Prepare for job interviews with confidence using mock questions, case-based prompts, and storytelling techniques rooted in clinical experience.

Navigate your first 30 days as a consultant with a structured onboarding and communication strategy.

Explore the foundational steps to launching your own independent consulting business in health IT.

Requirements

A clinical background (nursing, medicine, therapy, pharmacy, etc.) is recommended

No prior IT or informatics experience is required

Access to a computer or device for downloading templates and completing exercises.

Willingness to transition into health IT and learn about digital healthcare systems.

Basic familiarity with using EHRs as a clinician (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech)

Description

Are you a nurse, physician, or allied health professional looking to transition into health IT, but don’t know where to start?This course is your step-by-step roadmap to becoming a successful EHR consultant, even if you don’t have prior IT experience. What You’ll Learn:Understand the different roles and responsibilities of EHR consultantsTranslate your clinical experience into consulting valueNavigate Epic, Cerner, and Meditech job environmentsBuild a strong résumé and LinkedIn profile that attracts recruitersPrepare for interviews using real-world scenarios and mock promptsSucceed in your first 30 days as a new consultantPlus: Explore how to start your own consulting businessWho This Course Is For:Nurses, physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and healthcare workersClinical super-users or informatics liaisons ready to level upProfessionals curious about career growth in digital health and health ITAnyone ready to pivot from bedside care to behind-the-scenes impact What You’ll Get:Downloadable résumé + LinkedIn templatesTop 10 interview questions with sample answers30-day success checklist for new consultantsVendor comparison cheat sheet (Epic, Cerner, Meditech)Business setup guide and sample consulting agreementCertificate of CompletionWhether you’re looking to work for a firm, hospital, or eventually consult independently, this course gives you the skills, tools, and confidence to succeed.Let’s start building your future in EHR consulting—enroll now.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome to the Course

Section 2: Module 1: Understanding the EHR Consulting Landscape

Lecture 2 Understanding the EHR Consulting Landscape

Lecture 3 Mini-Lecture: A Day in the Life of an EHR Consultant

Lecture 4 Case Study: Career Journey — From RN to EHR Consultant

Section 3: Module 2: Leveraging Your Clinical Experience

Lecture 5 Leveraging Your Clinical Experience

Lecture 6 Case Study – From ICU Nurse to EHR Optimization Consultant

Section 4: Module 3: Essential EHR Vendor Knowledge

Lecture 7 The Big Three – Epic, Cerner, and Meditech

Lecture 8 Mini Lecture: Do You Need Vendor Certification?

Section 5: Module 4: How to Get Hired as an EHR Consultant

Lecture 9 Building a Health IT Résumé and Personal Brand

Lecture 10 Top 10 Interview Questions for EHR Consulting Roles and Sample Responses

Section 6: Module 5: Thriving in Your First Consulting Role

Lecture 11 Understanding Client Expectations

Lecture 12 Your 30-Day Consultant Success Checklist

Section 7: Module 6: Exploring Independent Consulting

Lecture 13 Is Independent Consulting Right for You?

Clinicians (nurses, doctors, therapists, pharmacists) who are ready to pivot into EHR consulting,Clinical educators, super-users, or informatics liaisons looking to formalize their experience,Healthcare professionals interested in health IT, workflow optimization, or digital transformation,Anyone curious about becoming an EHR consultant without prior technical certifications,Early-career health IT professionals exploring consulting, contracting, or business ownership