The program is designed for individuals currently working in the health care field and for other experienced workers seeking a career change. Students receive training in handling various medical records and other health information used in keeping track of patients’ medical history, treatment, and outcomes and in making insurance claims and handling billing. Prerequisites in this program cannot be waived, but students may select to test out of any prerequisite or courses in the program. Fifteen semester hours of course work must be taken at LSU Eunice. All course work in the program must be passed with a “C” or better.
