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.
Diploma - Health Care Coding
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Associate's - Medical Assisting
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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.