HINT 490 - Health Information Management Internship

Variable Credits
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.

This bachelor-level Health Information Management Internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The employment placement and total experience must be within the field of health information management. Health Information Management majors must complete 200- 400 hours (3-6 credits) of health information management work time at the employment site evidenced by weekly reports filed by the student. Students are given information concerning placement site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the placement site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. A current Criminal Background check and drug screening are required prior to enrolling in this course.

Grade Note(s): Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): Achieved senior status; Foundations completed; a minimum of 70% of major area course work completed; minimum 3.0 GPA in the major and 3.0 GPA cumulative.