National American University

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.

Why National American University?

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

National American University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

Diploma - Health Care Coding

NAU's Health Care Coding Diploma is an excellent career choice if you see yourself working in the in-demand health care field, but not necessarily directly with patients. As a graduate of this program, it will be your job to assemble patients' health information, making sure that patients' initial medical charts are complete, that all forms are completed and properly identified and authenticated, and that all necessary information is input into the computer. Ultimately, the goal is to help consumers gather all of their health information in one place so they can thoroughly understand it and share it securely with their health care providers so they get the care that best fits their individual needs. Upon completion of this program, you will have the opportunity to become a key member of the health care team in a hospital or other medical setting. Should you decide to further your education, this program will transfer seamlessly into NAU's Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology.

Bachelor's - Health Care Management

National American University offers an exciting Health Care Management degree program, available to adult learners who have education and work experience in one of the many health-related professions. This program allows students to obtain a bachelor's degree built upon their current education. Many health care workers are required to have a targeted education to enter their professions. It is often difficult for them to build upon that because of the specialization of the course work they have taken. NAU's Health Care Management program is intended for students who have been working in health care, and know what goes on in the real world of health care.

Associate's - Health Information Technology

NAU's Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) is an excellent career choice if you see yourself working in the in-demand health care field, but not necessarily directly with patients. As a graduate of this program, it will be your job to assemble patients' health information, making sure that patients' initial medical charts are complete, that all forms are completed and properly identified and authenticated, and that all necessary information is input into the computer. Ultimately, the goal is to help consumers gather all of their health information in one place so they can thoroughly understand it and share it securely with their health care providers so they get the care that best fits their individual needs. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Associate's - Medical Administrative Assistant

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.

Associate's - Medical Assisting

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.

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