HIT 2920 - Professional Practice Experience I

2 Credits

Prerequisite(s): All first year HIT classes
The first of two supervised professional practice experiences (PPE) designed to allow the student to apply technical knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to procedures performed in a healthcare setting. Assignments will be made to gain exposure to real-world health information practices. This professional practice experience consists of 120 hours. In addition, students will also be prepped for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) examination. Offered (Fall)