Laurus College

What you'll study

The curriculum combines general education coursework (40 credits) with a program core (45 credits) and additional professional or elective requirements to total 100 quarter credits.

• General education (8 courses · 40 credits): English Composition I (ENG100); Computer Applications (LAU115); Life Science (BIO200); Physical Science (PHY200); Introduction to Psychology (PSY140); World History (HUM200); Introductory Algebra (MTH101); College Orientation (LAU100). Courses build academic writing, basic math, science literacy, computer productivity skills, and study strategies.
• Program core (9 courses · 45 credits): HCM110 Medical Terminology — structure and subsystem terms tied to pathology and procedures; HCM220 Medical Office Functions — office management, records, organization and teamwork; HCM230 Applied Health and Ethics in Healthcare — legal, regulatory and ethical frameworks including case-based decision-making; HCM240 Revenue Cycle for Healthcare — facility operations, scheduling, workflows, productivity, cost-control and quality improvement; HCM250 Fundamentals of Healthcare Finance — healthcare accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, payment models using CMS-1500 claim forms, internal controls and fraud-prevention (prerequisite: HCM150); HCM260 Healthcare Human Resource Management — introduces HR and informatics topics for healthcare settings. Other core courses complete the professional skill set in claims processing, compliance and operational coordination.

Entry requirements

The published program description does not specify detailed admissions criteria. Prospective applicants should consult Laurus College admissions for current entry standards, prerequisites such as HCM150 where noted, and any placement or documentation requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates commonly pursue administrative and revenue-cycle roles within medical offices, hospitals, clinics and other healthcare facilities. Typical job titles cited include Healthcare Administrator, Revenue Cycle Coordinator, Patient Accounts Specialist, EHR/EMR Coordinator, Medical Billing Specialist and Admissions Coordinator.

Scholarships & funding angle

The course page does not list program-specific scholarships. Applicants should investigate institutional financial aid, federal student aid eligibility, and any external scholarships for healthcare administration or allied health students. Because the program focuses on practical administrative skills, employers may also support tuition assistance for incumbent workers.