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HIT 521 - Internship II

Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 16
Course Type: Voc/Tech


This course is a supervised 240-hour professional practice experience designed to further develop and build upon the experiences of Internship I, at the same or a different organization. The student will observe daily operations and apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom as applicable. Students will be required to meet objectives, submit a written report of the experience and undergo a job performance evaluation. Site to be arranged by the instructor
Prerequisite: Completion of the first four semesters of HIT courses with a GPA of 2.0 and a 2.0 in all HIT courses, or instructor approval
Competencies
1. Organize for the field experience.

1. Formulate Health Information Technology Internship II goals.

2. Define clear job responsibilities for the internship setting.

2. Evaluate field experience completed.

1. Demonstrate appropriate skills in a variety of tasks assigned while working under supervision.

2. Identify work related problems that arise and develop solutions using positive work attitudes.

3. Assess internship progress at halfway point and plan goals for completion of goals by semester’s end.

4. Identify and recommend opportunities for skill acquisition throughout internship.

5.  Discuss job performance evaluation

3. Explain internship experience and learnings.

1. Review and evaluate internship job site performance.

2. Summarize internship experience with a written and oral report.

4. Report on HIT professional association meeting or other HIT professional meeting that was attended such as (IA HIMSS, IA-AHIMA, Iowa e-Health Project, HFMA, IHA, etc.).

5. Use professional image and dress throughout internship.

 1. Demonstrate a professional appearance and manner including ethical principles of behavior in the office setting and follow all HIPAA requirements.

2. Show a professional attitude by actively participating in learning and meeting all deadlines.

3. Use interpersonal communication skills that promote collaboration and teamwork to create and maintain effective working and customer relationships.

6. Organize job search skills.

1. Formulate plan for an employment search.

2. Demonstrate successful job interview skills.



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