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Timeline
Timeline
As long as the placement steps are complete, we are flexible on when students can start their hours and typically let the student and site coordinate a start date and schedule that works best for them. There are several steps in the placement process; on average we see that this process takes 4-6 months to complete from the initial contact with your intended placement site.
Communication Expectations
Communication Expectations
Regular communication with your Coordinator is required and essential to avoiding delays in your degree progression. In general you will hear from your Coordinator once a month at a minimum; please make sure to respond to or acknowledge receipt of communication, as this is vital to keep the placement process moving forward.
In addition to communicating regularly with your Coordinator, we ask that you maintain regular contact with your placement site and will have you follow up on your end if we are not successful connecting with your site.
Identifying a Preceptor
Identifying a Preceptor
BSHIM students must identify a placement site and preceptor who are willing to support the student in a variety of Health Information related duties and tasks.
BSHIM students must identify a placement site and preceptor who are willing to support the student in a variety of Health Information related duties and tasks.
Who qualifies as a preceptor:
Someone in healthcare who can give you exposure to Health Information
Must be someone in a management role
Placement within Your Employer's Organization
Placement within Your Employer's Organization
WGU is flexible on where our students complete their hours. If you choose to be placed with your employer, please understand that it needs to be in a position outside of your current job role and your preceptor cannot be your direct supervisor.
Remote Placements
Remote Placements
Students are welcome to complete their PPE onsite or remotely with a site they have secured. However, please keep in mind that the placement process remains the same whether you are placed onsite or remote and all students will be required to complete the the compliance requirements in full.
The goal of this PPE is to gain experience from someone in a management role that can help the student meet the competencies of the course. Students will be expected to stay actively engaged with their preceptor throughout the whole PPE.
Once you have completed the Field Experience requirements and reviewed this landing page, your Coordinator will begin outreach to your 1st choice site.
Once you have completed the Field Experience requirements and reviewed this landing page, your Coordinator will begin outreach to your 1st choice site.
WGU Standard Compliance Requirements
WGU Standard Compliance Requirements
Once the Agreement is in place, you will receive instructions on completing these requirements through WGUs vendor, American DataBank. This includes:
Background Check
Provide proof of the following:
MMR
TDAP
Varicella
Influenza (October- March)
Hepatitis B
Two steps TB test completed within the last year
Health Insurance
**WGU Compliance is required for all students regardless of where you are placed or how your placement will be completed. Additional onboarding and compliance items may be required by your host site.**
**WGU Compliance is required for all students regardless of where you are placed or how your placement will be completed. Additional onboarding and compliance items may be required by your host site.**
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