Professional Practice Experience
An important aspect to fulfill degree requirements of the Health Information Management program is the supervised student internship.
These vital hands-on professional practice experiences reinforce classroom learning and assist students in bridging the gap from the educational environment to employment.
National figures indicate that approximately forty-five (45%) percent of HIM students receive job offers directly from their professional practice sites. The Department of Health Information Management has professional practice affiliation agreements for student internships with numerous healthcare organizations in the Middle Tennessee Area. Some of these sites include: