HITM2209

This course serves as an internship to prepare students for entry into the health information management field, offering authentic, experiential learning of the day-to-day tasks, policies and procedures related to Health Information. Students will complete their practice experience under the supervision of a qualified health information professional within a Health Information department. Internships may be clinic-based or virtual. The course also offers PPE activities to prepare for and simulate on-the-job tasks. This course is intended to be completed in the last semester of the Health Information Technology program. Students who completed BUSM 1290 as part of the Medical Coding Diploma may take this course for 1 credit and are exempt from outcome #1. Student Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate professional job-seeking skills.
• Engage in self-reflection and cultural humility to improve practice.
• Demonstrate networking skills when interacting with health information professionals.
• Apply safety, confidentiality, ethical standards and security guidelines of the PPE facility.
• Demonstrate teamwork while working with a variety of Health Information Technology departments at the PPE facility.
• Prioritize job functions and activities under PPE Supervision.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform HIT functions under PPE supervision.