HIT 290 - Health Information Technology Internship

4.5 Credits, 12.5 Contact Hours (.5 lec., 12 lab)

Health Information Technology Professional Practice experience (PPE) includes meaningful engagement within the healthcare industry through an approved work site or project-based study. Includes HIT skills development, professional networking and communications, goal setting, employment strategies, values and ethics, and use of health information systems and resources.

Prerequisite(s): HIT 105 and HIT 108.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. Designed for students in their final semester of course work in the Health Information Technology option. Students complete 180 clock hours of supervised placement at approved work site (or project-based study).