National College

Founded in 1886, National College has been an area leader in education, bringing to the Southeast a tradition of excellence, a vision for the future and a commitment to help people just like you achieve success they deserve.

At National College, we understand the needs of working adults, and our programs are designed to help you get your education without having to give up your job or your life. We give you the advantages of:

• Career-specific programs that focus on real-world skills
• Day and evening classes to fit your busy schedule
• Personalized attention in small classes with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio
• Instructors who are professionals in their fields
• Professional job placement assistance after graduation
• Financial assistance for those who qualify

Danville Campus

In the heart of the Bluegrass region of central Kentucky, the Danville campus is in one of the fastest growing areas in the state and was established in 1975.

Seven classrooms, including a computer lab, lounge, resource center and various offices, are located in the spacious building situated in the historic residential district of Danville. Its programs attract students from a wide geographic area.

Medical Assisting - Associate of Science

The Medical Assisting program prepares graduates for a wide degree of day-to-day challenges. Courses in this program include: Clinical Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology, Hematology and Serology, Urinalysis and Microbiology and Pharmacology.

In addition to the principle course of study, students in this program will receive a background in computers, business organization and administrative medical assisting. This program gives the graduate the training that is necessary to enter many diverse medical settings such as: doctor's offices, insurance companies, hospitals, legal offices, laboratories and medical research firms.

The medical assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (CRB-AAMAE). Check with your campus for accreditation status or contact CAAHEP at 35 E Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL, 60601, (312) 553-9355.

All graduates are able to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant exam upon graduation. Many of our campuses are certified testing centers.

Medical Billing & Coding - Diploma

The Medical Billing & Coding graduate may perform many of the billing and coding duties of the medical office including accurately coding medical conditions and services, adhering to insurance plan rules and regulations and operating a medical billing program. Graduates may be employed in physician's offices, clinics, medical service bureaus, insurance companies or managed care plans.

Medical Office Assistant - Diploma

For the student desiring to enter the administrative support field in health care, this program provides the necessary office support skills as well as basic medical terminology and procedures. Graduates can pursue additional study in the Medical Office Specialist Diploma program or the Administrative Office Professional Associate's degree program for further career enhancement.

Medical Office Specialist - Diploma

A graduate from the Medical Office Specialist program has acquired the skills necessary to greet patients, do medical accounting, correspond, file, maintain schedules, organize paperwork, schedule patients, and manage the day-to-day operations of a physician's office. In addition to the principal course of study, students in this program will receive a background in computers and business math.

Pharmacy Technician - Diploma

The Pharmacy Technician program is designed to prepare students to support and assist licensed pharmacists with ordering, stocking and packaging prescription and over-the-counter medications. Other duties may include inventory control, maintaining records, preparing labels and processing insurance claims.

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