MAP 547 - Professional Practice Exp

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 8
Course Type: Voc/Tech

This professional practice experience will focus on coding complex medical records utilizing applicable coding systems in a simulated environment. Students will be required to meet objectives, submit a written report of experiences, and participate in evaluations. Certification and exam preparation will be demonstrated.
Prerequisite: Completion of the first two semesters of MAP and HIT courses with a GPA of 2.0 and a 2.0 in all MAP and HIT courses, or instructor approval.
Prerequisite OR Corequisite: MAP 532
Corequisite: MAP 150 , MAP 220
Competencies

Organize for practice experience
1. Formulate Medical Billing and Coding practice experience goals
2. Define practice experience responsibilities
3. Use professionalism and communication skills
Assess professional practice experience completed
1. Demonstrate applicable skills in assigned tasks
2. Report on progress of practice experience at halfway point and plan goals for completion
3. Identify opportunities for skills acquisition
4. Explain job performance evaluation
Organize job search skills
1. Compose a resume for a position in Medical Billing and Coding
2. Demonstrate positive interview skills
Demonstrate professionalism
1. Apply AHIMA’s Code of Ethics
2. Maintain HIPAA compliance
3. Provide final report on practice experience
Assess the value of becoming a certified medical coder
1. Discuss the significance of certification
2. Prepare for credentialing exam
Demonstrate effective study skills and test taking strategies
1. Construct study goals for certification
2. Use technology to assist with study skills
3. Identify test-taking strategies for certification exam

Competencies Revised Date: 2019