Degree in Health Information Technology
Camden, USA
Associate Degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
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.
As of 2018:
- Student satisfaction rate: 100%
- Retention Rate: 99%
- Success in obtaining HIM credential: 71%
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.
