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COURSE DESCRIPTION

HIM 203 — Clinical Preparation  (1 cr)

This clinical preparation course provides an opportunity to interact with an HIM professional working in healthcare to learn more about the skills required in medical coding, chart analysis, and basic medical record proficiencies. Students apply interview and research skills to learn about careers in HIM. Students will also prepare for their onsite clinical practicum which comes during the last quarter of the program. They will complete necessary tests and paperwork to satisfy community affiliation agreements. Prerequisite: Second-year Health Information Management students and concurrent enrollment in HIM 212. (SCC)
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