Directed/Clinical Practices I

The experiences include learning the basics of:  They are expected to rotate through the department in different technical areas (such as filing, assembly, analysis, record storage & retrieval, inpatient & outpatient coding, ROI), working alongside HIM employees.  For many students, this will be their first exposure to the hospital HIM setting. Also specialty registries, and exposure to the admissions, billing, and ambulatory care departments. (approximately 140 hrs- one or two days a week)

Directed/Clinical Practices II

Includes focused Management exposure, as well as specific projects. Approximately 240 hours.

Specialty Facilities Clinical Practices

The specialty facilities include LTC, Ambulatory Care, Rehab, Physician Billing Offices, Registries, Surgical Centers, etc.  We look to provide the student with a variety of experiences.  At each facility the student is exposed to medical record activities, quality improvement activities, and regulatory requirements.

Mock Interviews

Perform a mock interview with a student/new graduate.