Dr. Mazharullah Shaik, HEALTHeWV program director, recently passed an examination designating him as a Certified Professional in Electronic Health Records (CPEHR). The certification is valid through 2008. To retain the credentials, Shaik will need to engage in continuing education throughout the next two years.

Shaik earned the CPEHR designation by mastering the common body of knowledge covering the planning, implementation and operation of electronic health records for knowledge, management, quality improvement, patient safety and care coordination.

The CPEHR curriculum addresses strategies to maximize an EHR investment, enhance capabilities, use new technologies and build value.