Health Information Management Internship Program (Florida)

Program Description
Students enrolled in a Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics & Information Management Education (CAHIIM)-accredited Health Information Management (HIM) Program at Florida State College at Jacksonville or St. John's River Community College have the option to complete their clinical rotation at Mayo Clinic in Florida.

Mayo School of Health Sciences (MSHS) coordinates the clinical training experience for students from affiliated schools. The length of the program is flexible and depends on the affiliated institution's requirements.

Accreditation
Your college or university maintains accreditation for its HIM program and can provide more information on program accreditation. Mayo Foundation is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission.

Higher Learning Commission
30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
(800) 621-7440
(312) 263-0456
Fax: (312) 263-7462
www.ncacihe.org

Affiliated Institutions
To participate in the HIM Internship Program at Mayo Clinic in Florida, you must be enrolled in a HIM program at an affiliated institution:

Florida State College
4501 Capper Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32218
904-766-6663

St. John's River State College - Orange Park Campus
283 College Drive
Orange Park, FL 32065
904-276-6758

Facilities
Mayo Clinic in Florida was established in 1986 as a comprehensive medical facility in the southeastern United States, where advanced programs in education and research support the highest-quality patient care. Campus activity is centered around the Mayo Clinic hospital and interconnected Davis, Mayo, Stabile, Campus Support Center, and Cannaday buildings.

The ambulatory facilities provide clinical services ranging from primary to specialty care, and advanced procedural care. The inpatient facility, Mayo Clinic hospital, has 214 beds and provides comprehensive clinical services, including surgical and medical intensive care units, specialized solid-organ transplant units, and advanced cardiac and neurosurgery facilities.

The state-of-the-art Birdsall Medical Research Building is a center for neurological disease research. The Griffin Cancer Research Building was completed in 2001 to support oncology research.

Graduation and Certification
Program graduates are eligible to take the national examination to become either a Registered Health Information Technician (associate degree) or Registered Health Information Administrator (bachelor's degree).

Hours
Hours will vary based on the rotation requirements of your college or university.

Class Size
Each year, the HIM Program at Mayo School of Health Sciences admits up to three students to complete their clinical rotation at Mayo Clinic in Florida. This ensures you will receive close one-on-one instruction and a comprehensive educational experience.

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