La Roche University

What you'll study

This programme blends foundational liberal-arts study with applied coursework in healthcare administration, medical office systems and health information management. You will develop competency in medical terminology, clinical documentation, coding and billing, healthcare law and ethics, and basic clinical sciences that are essential to administrative roles in medical settings.

• Core subjects: Medical Terminology; Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health; Introduction to Health & Medical Administrative Services.
• Health information and technical skills: Medical Coding and Billing (ICD and CPT systems); Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems; Health Information Management and Privacy (HIPAA basics).
• Administrative and business topics: Healthcare Finance and Reimbursement; Practice Management; Human Resources for Health Services; Office Systems and Workflow.
• Regulation, ethics and quality: Healthcare Law and Compliance; Ethics in Healthcare; Quality Improvement and Patient Safety.
• Professional development and applied learning: Communication in Healthcare; Customer Service and Patient Relations; Career Preparation workshops; a supervised practicum or internship in a clinical or administrative setting and a capstone or portfolio project demonstrating applied skills.

Program delivery typically includes small seminar-style classes, hands-on labs or software training for EHR and coding tools, and field placements with regional hospitals, physician practices or community health organisations.

Entry requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with a record of successful academic performance; specific GPA expectations will be provided by the admissions office.
• Recommended coursework: English, mathematics and a science (biology preferred) at high-school level.
• Submission of transcripts and a personal statement outlining interest in healthcare administration; references may be requested.
• Standardised test requirements (SAT/ACT) may be considered according to the university's current admissions policy; check with admissions for up-to-date guidance.
• For clinical or practicum components, students must meet health and background screening requirements such as immunisation records, CPR certification and criminal background checks as required by placement partners.
• Applicants with prior college credit, healthcare work experience or relevant certifications (for example in medical billing) may be eligible for transfer credit or advanced standing following evaluation.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a range of entry- to mid-level administrative roles in healthcare organisations. Typical career paths include:

• Medical office manager or practice administrator in physician practices, clinics and outpatient centres.
• Medical billing and coding specialist or claims analyst working for hospitals, physician groups, billing companies and insurers.
• Health information technician or records manager responsible for clinical documentation and EHR data integrity.
• Patient access or admissions coordinator, scheduling and insurance verification specialist.
• Operations coordinator or quality improvement assistant supporting workflow and regulatory compliance projects.
• Further study options include graduate degrees in health administration, public health, nursing leadership or related fields for students seeking advanced management roles.

Why study at La Roche University

• Small classes and personalised faculty attention: La Roche emphasises close student–faculty interaction, which supports applied learning and mentoring in professional development.
• Practical, career-focused curriculum: The programme integrates hands-on training with EHR and coding software and requires practicum experiences with local healthcare providers to build workplace-ready skills.
• Strong local healthcare connections: Located near a major metropolitan health community, students benefit from clinical and administrative placement opportunities with regional hospitals, clinics and community health organisations.
• Liberal arts foundation: The curriculum combines technical skills with communication, ethics and critical thinking courses that prepare graduates to work effectively in interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Support services: Career services, internship coordination and academic advising at La Roche help students secure practicum placements and transition into the workforce or graduate study.