HIT 270 - Clinical Practice I

Institution:

Hudson County Community College

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Description:

This is the first of two supervised on-site learning experiences in an actual Health Records Information Department where students will observe and/or perform the departmental functions relating to the health information processes learned in three professional courses. The directed practice experience serves as a mechanism to assist the students in understanding the basic health care system and record keeping concepts learned within the classroom setting. This assists the students in making a transition from theory to practice and understanding the functions within the health information department and other hospital departments. Clinical Practice is a total of 150 hours. Prerequisites: HIT 111, HLT 111/HIT 115 and MAT 109; Corequisite: HIT 211

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hccc.edu

Phone Number:

(201) 714-7100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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