MEDS 2590 - HIT Internship/Capstone Project

3 Credits

Students will apply the coursework, theories, skills, and ethics learned during the program to the HIT Internship/Capstone. Under the supervision of a qualified health information professional, the student will gain professional practice and experience, when available, in a healthcare facility. Students will meet written goals and objectives and be evaluated by the Health Information Supervisor and the College Internship Coordinator. The capstone includes a focused review and objective measurement of the Domains and Subdomains required for writing the national certification examination. Students are required to select an independent area of study from a wide-range of topics and disciplines to broaden their scope of interest in health information management. Students work with faculty advisors to schedule the internship, independent study, and healthcare project. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course to proceed. 3C/3/0/0

Prerequisite(s): All Required Coursework for the Health Information Technology AAS Degree with a grade of “C” or better in all MEDS-prefix courses and instructor approval.