Health Information Technology

The Health Information Technology (HIT) program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in the field of health information management technology. Entry-level Health Information Technicians may be employed in a variety of health care settings. These include hospitals, physician’s offices, long-term care facilities, ambulatory surgical centers, home health agencies, public health departments, insurance companies and software vendors.

Enrollment has grown steadily since 2003; increasing by 100% since 2008. The availability of part-time and online enrollment has allowed students to remain in the program while working full-time and/or caring for families.

The Health Information Management accreditor of Camden County College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Applied Associate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2029.

All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at 312.233.1134; or by email at info@cahiim.org.

2021-2022 Academic Year
Graduation Rate: 100%
Eleven of eleven full-time seniors enrolled in the HIT.AAS degree program graduated in 2022. Note: 80% of the students enrolled in 2021-2022 were part-time students.
Pass Rate: 100%
For the time period of August 2021-July 2022 the RHIT Exam Pass Rate: 75% (6/8) first-time RHIT examination test-takers passed on their first attempt. The remaining two test takers completed their RHIT exam with a passing score on the second attempt.
Employment Rate: 67%
Three of the eleven 2022 graduates completed our Graduate Survey. Two of those responding to the survey are currently employed; one is seeking a four-year degree in HIM.

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Code	Course	Credits
First Year/First Semester
ENG-101	English Composition I ¹	3
BIO-117	Basic Anatomy and Physiology I	4
CIS-105	Computer Literacy	3
HIT-101	Introduction to Health Information	3
HIT-120	Medical Terminology	3
		16
First Year/Second Semester
ENG-102	English Composition II ²	3
BIO-118	Basic Anatomy and Physiology II ³	4
HIT-132	Basic Pharmacology ⁴	3
HIT-205	Legal and Ethical Issues in HIT ⁵	3
MTH-111	Introduction to Statistics I ⁶	3
ELECTIVE	Diversity – Social Science General Education Elective or
ELECTIVE	Diversity – Humanities General Education Elective	3
		19

Code	Course	Credits
Second Year/First Semester
HIT-110	Health Informatics ⁷	4
HIT-130	Introduction to Ambultory Coding ⁸	3
HIT-115	Healthcare Reimbursement ⁹	3
HIT-134	Basic Pathophysiology ¹⁰	3
HIT-140	Diagnostic and Procedural Coding I ¹¹	3
HIT-150	Technical Practice ¹²	1
		17
Second Year/Second Semester
HIT-202	Statistical Methods for Health Information ¹³	3
HIT-215	Advanced Ambulatory Coding ¹⁴	3
HIT-235	Organizational Resources, QI and PI ¹⁵	4
HIT-240	Diagnostic and Procedural Coding II ¹⁶	4
HIT-220	Professional Practice Experience ¹⁷	1
		15
	Total Minimum Credits	67

NOTE: Clinical placements are a required part of the curriculum and a requirement for graduation. Clinical placements may require a criminal background check, health clearance and/or drug testing before participation is allowed. Clinical sites may deny a student’s participation in the event of a positive finding. Individuals who have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor may be denied certification or licensure as a health professional. Information regarding eligibility may be obtained from the appropriate credentialing body.

¹ Must test into ENG-101 or complete all appropriate prerequisites.
² Prerequisites: ENG-101
³ Prerequisites: BIO-117
⁴ Prerequisites: HIT-120 and BIO-103 or BIO-117 or BIO-211
⁵ Prerequisites: HIT-101
⁶ Must test into College level MTH or take all appropriate prerequisites.
⁷ Prerequisites: ENG-101, HIT-101, and CIS-101 or CSC-101 or CIS-105; or NOL-110 and NOL-120
⁸ Prerequisites: HIT-101, HIT-120, and BIO-103, or BIO-117 and BIO-118 or BIO-211 and BIO-212. This course is only offered in the Fall semester.

⁹ Prerequisites: HIT-101, HIT-120, and BIO-103 or BIO-117 or BIO-211
¹⁰ Prerequisites: HIT-120, BIO-103, BIO-117 or BIO-211
¹¹ Prerequisites: HIT-101, HIT-120, and BIO-103, or BIO-117 and BIO-118 or BIO-211 and BIO-212. This course is only offered in the Fall
semester.
¹² Prerequisites: BIO-117 or BIO-211, ENG-102, HIT-115, HIT-205 and CIS-101 or CSC-101 or CSC-105; Permission of Program Director required prior to registering for this course.
¹³ Prerequisites: HIT- 110 and MTH-111. This course is only offered in the Spring semester
¹⁴ Prerequisites: HIT-130, HIT-132 and HIT-134. This course is only offered in the Spring semester.
¹⁵ Prerequisites: HIT-110 and HIT-115. This course is only offered in the Spring semester
¹⁶ Prerequisites: HIT-132, HIT-134, and HIT-140. This course is only offered in the Spring semester.
¹⁷ Prerequisites: HIT-132, HIT-150, HIT-110, HIT-130, HIT-134 and HIT-140. Permission of Program Director required prior to registering for this course. This course is only offered in the Spring semester.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:

Compute, interpret and analyze healthcare statistics.
Gather, interpret, analyze and monitor data used for quality management and performance improvement programs that relate to Health Information Technology and Health Information Management.
Analyze and validate coding and coding data for accuracy and compliance with federal and coding guidelines.

Program Information

This program can be completed online.

National Certification

Students who have graduated from this accredited program are eligible and encouraged to take the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam. Students can receive further information on this exam and its requirements from the director or at the national organizational website (www.ahima.org).

Employment Opportunities

HIT professionals enjoy a broad selection of job opportunities and options for professional growth. Based on skills, education and interests, some of the positions available are:

Health data analyst
Electronic health record specialist
Insurance claims analyst
Records technician specialist
Clinical coding specialist
Physician practice manager
Patient information coordinator

Transfer Opportunities

Contact Person

Linda Mesko, MS, RHIA, Director
(856) 968-1331
email: lmesko@54zhangmi.com

Accreditation and Approval

The Health Information Technology Program at Camden County College is accredited by the American Health Information Management Association and the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). CAHIIM can be reached at www.cahiim.org, or at 233 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150, Chicago, IL 60601-5800, 312-233-1100.

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