HIT-290 Prof Practice Experience

Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 0 Practicum 9
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 200, HIT 201, HIT 265, and HIT 280, or concurrent enrollment, a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.50 and permission of program director.