Clinical Practicum ((4 credit hours))

Catalog description

Introduces the student to the clinical practice of health information review, documentation and supervision within a health information management (HIM) department. Observes and assists personnel in assigned areas of job responsibility within the HIM Department. Provides student with onsite project. Exposes student to HIM roles in other departments (e.g., quality, CDM, Cancer Registry, compliance, risk management). A minimum grade of "C" in all HIT courses or consent of program coordinator. Practicum: 4 credits (180 contact hours).