Work-integrated learning for health information management students: Lessons learned from literature, and experiences of supervisors and students on virtual or remote placements.

Virtual/remote placements were a viable option for HIM students when in-person placements were impossible. Students required a work-based schedule, appropriate information technology, a dedicated workspace, familiarity with communication technologies, good communication channels with their supervisors and a supportive 'community of practice'. HIM supervisors were satisfied with virtual/remote methods of placement delivery.