Professional Practice Experience

Catalog description

Prerequisite: Consent of program coordinator. This course prepares students in making the transition into the Health Information Management (HIM) career field by applying all program coursework and testing professional competencies needed for employment. The student will be placed in a healthcare setting requiring 80 to 120 hours of application. Simultaneously requiring online coursework consisting of preparation and review to be prepared to take the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential exam. Students are required to register and attempt the credential exam as a requirement of this course.