HIT-290 Prof Practice Experience

Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Tier Rate: Tier II
This course facilitates supervised field-based learning in affiliate healthcare and healthcare-related agencies. It is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to integrate classroom and clinical experience within the Health Information Management Department and other associated departments. Students are expected to complete a defined number of hours of nonpaid practical experience at the designated practice site. Students are responsible for transportation and other expenses related to this course. Students are required to pass a comprehensive program exit examination. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in HIT 110, HIT 120, HIT 130, HIT 191, HIT 200, HIT 201, HIT 215, HIT 220, HIT 230, HIT 260, HIT 265, HIT 270, and HIT 280, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 and permission of program director. Corequisite(s): HIT 200, HIT 201, and HIT 280 can be taken concurrently.