Lewis-Clark State College

What you'll study

The programme combines healthcare-specific subjects with business, information systems and professional skills. Core topics typically include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology basics for administrators, healthcare delivery systems, and health law and ethics. Management and operational coursework covers healthcare finance and reimbursement, medical coding and billing, human resources for health services, and practice management.

Students also study health information systems and informatics, quality improvement and patient safety, records management and compliance, and performance measurement. The degree usually culminates in a supervised practicum or internship in a healthcare facility and a capstone project that integrates administration, policy and technology.

• Medical terminology and clinical foundations for administrators
• Healthcare law, ethics and regulatory compliance
• Medical coding, billing, and reimbursement systems
• Health information systems and basic informatics
• Healthcare finance, budgeting and revenue cycle management
• Human resources, leadership and office management
• Quality improvement, patient safety and risk management
• Practicum/internship and capstone integration project

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally required to hold a high-school diploma or equivalent. Typical entry expectations include satisfactory completion of college-preparatory subjects such as English and mathematics; a background in biology or health-related courses is advantageous but not always mandatory. Lewis-Clark State College considers transfer students with relevant associate degrees or prior college credit, and recognition of prior workplace experience may be possible for mature applicants.

Admission ordinarily involves submission of academic transcripts and may require placement testing in English and mathematics. Prospective students should consult the college for specific prerequisite course guidance and any additional documentation required for the programme.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for administrative and managerial roles across healthcare organisations including hospitals, clinics, physician practices, long-term care facilities, insurance companies and public health agencies. Common positions include medical office manager, health services manager, medical billing and coding specialist, patient accounts coordinator, compliance analyst, and practice administrator.

With experience or further study, graduates can move into higher-level roles in operations management, revenue-cycle leadership, health information management, or healthcare consulting. The practicum and local employer links foster opportunities for entry-level placement and career progression within the regional healthcare labour market.

Why study at Lewis-Clark State College

Lewis-Clark State College offers small class sizes and a hands-on, applied approach well-suited to vocational health programmes. Students benefit from close faculty mentorship, practical learning resources and local clinical and administrative placement opportunities in the Lewiston–Clarkston region.

The college’s emphasis on preparing graduates for the workforce means the programme focuses on skills employers need—medical administrative systems, regulatory awareness, and supervised practicum experience—while allowing students to build local professional networks. Advising and career services help translate classroom learning into internships and job placements in regional healthcare organisations.