Professional Practice Experience

Catalog description

Credit Hours: 3 Program requirements must be met prior to starting practicum, successful completion of current drug screen, TB test, criminal background check, and current vaccination record on file. This course encompasses a supervised professional experience online and in an affiliated health-related agency providing a total of 80-90 practicum hours (nonpaid). The course provides the student with an opportunity to integrate classroom knowledge and clinical experience within the Health Information Management Department and/or other associated departments with the affiliated health-related agency. Failure to complete any of the activities assigned within this course will result in an automatic grade of ‘F’ for this course. If extenuating circumstances exist, you may apply for an incomplete. See your student catalog for more information about applying for an incomplete. Students are responsible for transportation to/from the designated health-related agency site. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in HIT 210 and HIT 250 or instructor permission. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring