Health Information Technology

Associate in Applied Science

From state-of-the-art equipment to digital record-keeping, technology is becoming increasingly critical to the health care industry. If you want to be a part of this growing trend, our partnership program may be for you! Students will attend Salem Community College for their first two semesters, then transition to Camden County College for their final two semesters. The program includes studies in the areas of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical coding and terminology, legal and ethical issues, professional practice experience and pathophysiology.

Students who successfully complete the program may pursue entry-level careers as Health Information Technicians in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, physician’s offices, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, and public health departments. Although the program is not designed for transfer, some credits may be transferrable to a 4-year institution for advanced studies.

    Students who complete the Health Information Technology, Associate of Applied Sciences program may find employment in occupations such as:

    • Informatics Nurse Specialists
    • Computer User Support Specialists
    • Computer Network Support Specialists
    • Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
    • Medical Secretaries
    • Data Entry Keyers
    FIRST SEMESTER
    COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDITS FEES TUITION TOTAL
    BIO220 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 $140.00 $796.00 $936.00
    CSC115 Computer Applications 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    ENG101 English Composition I 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    HIT101 Introduction to Health Information 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    HSC211 Medical Terminology 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    Subtotal: $3,324.00*
    * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.

     

    SECOND SEMESTER
    COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDITS FEES TUITION TOTAL
    BIO221 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 $140.00 $796.00 $936.00
    ENG102 English Composition II 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    HSC150 Pharmacology for Health Information 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    MAT201 Statistics 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    GENED-ELEC General Education Elective 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    Subtotal: $3,324.00*
    * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.

     

    THIRD SEMESTER (at Camden County College)
    COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDITS FEES TUITION TOTAL
    HIT110 Health Informatics 4 Camden Fees Camden Tuition Camden Total
    HIT115 Health Reimbursement 3 Camden Fees Camden Tuition Camden Total
    HIT130 Introduction to Ambulatory Coding 3 Camden Fees Camden Tuition Camden Total
    HIT134 Basic Pathophysiology 3 Camden Fees Camden Tuition Camden Total
    HIT140 Diagnostic & Procedural Coding I 3 Camden Fees Camden Tuition Camden Total
    HIT150 Technical Practice Experience 1 Camden Fees Camden Tuition Camden Total
    HIT205 Legal and Ethical Issues in HIT 2 Camden Fees Camden Tuition Camden Total
    Subtotal: N/A*
    * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.

     

    FOURTH SEMESTER (at Camden County College)
    COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDITS FEES TUITION TOTAL
    HIT202 Statistical Methods for Health Information 3 Camden Fees Camden Tuition Camden Total
    HIT215 Advanced Ambulatory Coding 3 Camden Fees Camden Tuition Camden Total
    HIT220 Professional Practice Experience 2 Camden Fees Camden Tuition Camden Total
    HIT235 Organizational Resources, QI & PI 4 Camden Fees Camden Tuition Camden Total
    HIT240 Diagnostic & Procedural Coding II 4 Camden Fees Camden Tuition Camden Total
    Subtotal: N/A*
    * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.

     

    Total Program Cost to attend at Salem Community College: $6,648.00*

    * - Tuition is based on the current in-county rate.
    ** - Elective tuition and fees may vary depending upon actual course selection.