HIMS 2981 - Internship

4.0 Credits

The internship places students in a working and learning environment to receive on-the-job training before graduation. To develop internships to meet academic and career goals, students must work with the faculty internship coordinator to secure a job in a related field. Students prepare a portfolio based on the successful completion of the HIMS program. NOTE: All classes in the chosen degree program must be completed prior to being granted Program Director approval for this course.

Prerequisites: Instructor Approval

Lecture Hours: 0.0
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 16.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Apply basic medical office functions, including utilization of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, clinical procedures, and pharmacology terminology in daily operations within the medical office.
Practice professionalism by presenting a professional appearance and positive attitude.
Exhibit effective organizational skills, verbal and written communications, and technical skills in the medical office setting.
Exhibit initiative, responsibility, and resourcefulness in the medical office.
Analyze and interpret medical communications used to document health care.
Receive, organize, prioritize, and transmit information in the medical office.
Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical concepts in the medical office in maintaining confidentiality, following governmental guidelines, and complying with established risk management and safety procedures.
Demonstrate effective time management and goal-oriented skills in setting priorities to accomplish activity requirements in an effective and timely manner.
Express effective interpersonal and team skills by participating and contributing toward group activities, showing respect, and relating well to others.
Integrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential to career success in the healthcare field.

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