HITM2209

This course prepares students for entry into the health information management field, offering an applied application of day-to-day tasks, policies and procedures related to Health Information. Students will interact with the Professional Practice Experience (PPE) supervisor and staff in the Health Information department during the practice experience. The course also offers PPE activities to prepare for and simulate on-the-job tasks. This course is a capstone course and should be completed after completing the first year 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.
• Apply soft skill sets with a balance of confidence and humility.
• 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 Health Information Technology departments at the PPE facility.
• Prioritize job functions and activities under PPE Supervision.
• Demonstrate ability to perform HIT functions under PPE supervision.