What are the requirements for Professional Practice Experience (PPE) for the Health Information Technology Program?
There is one Professional Practice Experience (PPE) course for the students in the Health Information Technology (HIT) Program. Prior to placement in HIT practicum sites, HIT students are required to write a resume, sign the Professional Standards Agreement, and obtain a physical examination including a TB test at their own expense. Students will be required to obtain, pay, and pass a Criminal Background Check. Students who do not pass this check may have difficulty finding clinical practice sites for their internships and may possibly not be able to complete their program. Some may find difficulty in employment if they cannot pass this check. Most sites require current immunizations. Students will be assigned, when possible, to sites at their preferred geographic areas. However, due to the volume of students and limited number of sites, it is very probable that students may be required to travel to areas outside their preferred locations. Students are expected to provide their own tra
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