Course Detail
Professional Practice
Time and Location
Times
Term: Spring 2025
Start Date: JAN 13, 2025
End Date: MAY 16, 2025
Meeting Days: ARR
Meeting Times: ARR
Location
Campus: Online
Building: OL
Room: ARR
Registration Information
Credit Hours: 2
Subject Code: HIT
Course Number: 260
Section Number: 01
CRN: 35639
Tier: 2
Instruction TypeOnline Lecture
Enrollment Numbers
Remaining Seats: 19
Filled Seats: 6
Maximum Seats: 25
Comments: *HIT2601: $150 fee for Background check/drug screen. $46 online Fee 16-week course. See term start and end dates listed above. High speed Internet access strongly recommended.
Course Description: Prerequisites: HIT100, HIT115, HIT130, HIT150, HIT200, HIT205 and HIT220 (all courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better) and reading proficiency
Corequisites: HIT230, HIT250, and HIT255
Health Information Technology Professional Practice is designed to help the student gain the entry-level competencies as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The student can utilize health information technology experiences both in acute care facilities and alternate health care settings, such as nursing homes, ambulatory clinics, physician offices, and hospice agencies. The Jefferson College HIT Faculty and the health care facility staff will guide the students during this offsite learning experience. All students will participate in a mandatory online orientation provided by the Jefferson College HIT Faculty before beginning their coursework outside the college. Students will be required to complete 40 hours at a clinical site during this course. (F,S,O)
Corequisites: HIT230, HIT250, and HIT255
Health Information Technology Professional Practice is designed to help the student gain the entry-level competencies as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The student can utilize health information technology experiences both in acute care facilities and alternate health care settings, such as nursing homes, ambulatory clinics, physician offices, and hospice agencies. The Jefferson College HIT Faculty and the health care facility staff will guide the students during this offsite learning experience. All students will participate in a mandatory online orientation provided by the Jefferson College HIT Faculty before beginning their coursework outside the college. Students will be required to complete 40 hours at a clinical site during this course. (F,S,O)
Faculty Information
Name: Ashley Mangrich
Title: Professor
Classification: Full Time
Credentials: Doctor of Education: Missouri Baptist University,Bachelor of Health Info Mgt: Saint Louis University,Master of Health Admin: Saint Louis University
Office: CTE 151
E-Mail: amangric@jeffco.edu
Phone Extension: 3563
Bio: Ashley Mangrich is an experienced higher-education Professor in Health Information Technology (HIT). She is skilled in online course design, assessment, and Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics & Information Management (CAHIIM) accreditation. She integrates industry needs into the curriculum to drive student success, advising, and cross-department collaboration. Ashley is committed to an inclusive learning environment that builds confidence in future HIT leaders.
