HIM 537 - Management Affiliation

Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-160)
PM

The management affiliation is the capstone course in the preparation of a competent entry-level health information administrator. The purpose of the management affiliation is to provide a structured field work experience in health informatics and information management. Students complete an on-site management assignment as an intern in a healthcare facility. Student will gain experience in activities and responsibilities of department directors and other HIIM roles. This experience allows the student to synthesize all that has been learned in the professional curriculum and serves to integrate the knowledge, behaviors, and professional attributes acquired throughout the curriculum and to refine the skills needed for successful HIIM practice.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Clinical

Co-requisites: All of the required HIM 500 level courses.
Prerequisites: All of the required HIM 500 level courses. Permission of program director.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer