Medical Coding: An Overview

Written by: Patricia Lincoln, Instructor, Medical Billing Department What is Medical Coding, exactly? Medical coding is the process of reading medical reports to determine what services were performed, as well as why those services were medically necessary, then translating those services and the medical reason for the services into codes. For every service a doctor…

IT Certifications: Be Informed

Written by: Randall Lewis, Instructor, Information Technology (IT) Department IT Certifications: Why They Matter, Which Ones to Pursue, and Where to Start Laurus College places great emphasis on its students earning Information Technology (IT) certifications. An IT certificate is “a designation demonstrating a professional’s competency in a certain aspect of technology. Certifications often follow some…

Freelancing for 3D: Can Students Freelance?

Written by: Chris Koehler, Department Director, 3D Animation Department Can Students Freelance? At the heart of many artists is the aspiration of becoming a self-employed artist for hire, better known as a freelancer. Freelance artists can be found in every industry and act as independent contractors providing services directly to clients. Although claiming the freelance…