Established in 1941 in Rapid City, South Dakota, NAU has since
grown to include 14 campuses with physical locations in six
states, found in the heart of the United States. National
American University is truly a global institution with a
world-class distance learning campus that is actively engaged in
partnerships and affiliations with universities across the United
States and throughout the world. Add to that NAU's regional
accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission, the highest
available, and you have a world-class university that is
graduating students who are primed and ready to enter the world's
career workforce.
NAU's core values and mission statement perfectly embody the
history-rich institution's commitment to provide a caring and
supportive environment for all students. National American
University specifically caters to the working adult, offering
associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in core disciplines
such as business, information technology, business administration
and applied management.
Financial Assistance
NAU provides financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships,
work-study opportunities and low interest loan programs through
federal, state and local sources for those who qualify. Our
friendly staff will help you apply.
Individual Attention
From the day you register to the day you graduate, we're with
you every step of the way. In the classrooms, our specially
designed degree and diploma programs are based on class sizes
of 15 to 24 students.
Life After Graduation
National American University students receive assistance with
professional résumé writing, interviewing skills
and post-interview follow-up. Our lifetime placement service is
available to assist and support our graduates in their job
searches.
Accreditation
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National American University is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
Health Care Management - Bachelor's Degree Completion
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The health care management degree completion program is designed
to provide working professionals with the necessary skills to
become effective managers and leaders in the fast growing health
care industry. The admission requirements for this program
include a balance of previous education and work experience to
assure the student's success in this area of study. Graduates can
expect to find career opportunities in management positions
within the diverse health care field or within their own area of
clinical/professional expertise.
Medical Administrative Assistant - Associate's
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NAU's medical administrative assistant degree program is designed
to prepare students for entry-level administrative positions in a
variety of health care settings. Administrative duties may
include greeting patients, setting appointment times, scheduling
hospital admissions, medical transcription, medical record
management, insurance coding and billing, bill collections,
office compliance and other general medical office procedures.
Medical Assisting - Associate's
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National American University's medical assisting program utilizes
a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions, as well as an
externship following completion of required course work. Medical
assistants perform administrative and clinical duties in a
physician's office or other outpatient care settings within the
scope of specific training and state law, and in accordance with
assignments by a physician. Administrative duties may include
patient scheduling, reception duties, medical record management,
medical transcription, office correspondence, medical insurance
procedures and office accounts, fees and collections.
Medical Staff Services Management - Associate's
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The medical staff services management (MSSM) degree is designed to prepare graduates to work in a hospital or health care facility as a credentialing expert. A certified MSSM is qualified to become an integral part of health care administration, responsible for the following:
- Managing compliance
- Adherence to government bylaws
- Credentialing of staff
- Operations management (staffing, budgets, database administration)
- Continuing education
- Upholding organizational policies, procedures and regulations
The coursework for the MSSM program helps prepare you for the Certified Professional in Medical Services Management or the Certified Professional Credentialing Specialist examinations which are recognized as the standard in the medical services profession and are a symbol of excellence within the industry. Earning these credentials signifies that an individual has demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to perform competently in today's complex medical credentialing environment.
Pharmacy Technician - Associate's
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The growing use of prescription medications has created a need
for formally trained pharmacy technicians. National American
University's Associate of Applied Science program provides the
knowledge necessary to achieve pharmacy technician certification.
The AAS program at NAU is offered in a manner that accommodates
traditional students and working adults. The program is designed
to benefit individuals new to pharmacy and current pharmacy
technicians interested in enhancing their skills and formalizing
their training.
