Professional Practice Experience (PPE)

The Professional Practice Experience (PPE) courses are critically important classes for the HIM Student.

Having the opportunity to apply what you are learning in the classroom setting to real life experience allows the student to begin to “link academic knowledge to operational function” in the real work environment. Our program has two PPE courses. The courses have course assignments and each student produce a manual reflecting what they have learned at their host facility.

The first year PPE covers ambulatory care services.  The second year PPE covers acute care services.  

Students are given the opportunity to learn electronic health record and billing systems during the professional practice courses.  These courses also present "capstone" activities for the student to apply knowledge of acquired concepts in real and/or simulated activities.  

The Professional Practice Experience allow the student to gain confidence in their knowledge and abilities by preparing essential documents, carrying out required functions and exploring with hands-on experience.  When possible, students will be placed in a live training environment with seasoned healthcare professionals.