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 Associate' in Medical Administrative Assistant 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 that
would be responsible for managing compliance, adherence to
government bylaws, credentialing of staff, operations management
(staffing, budgets, database administration, etc.), continuing
education and 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.
Therapeutic Massage - Associate's and Diploma
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The therapeutic massage industry is a rapidly growing profession.
Taking into consideration the mind, body and spirit, the focus of
the massage therapist is to meet the needs of the client by
perceiving the body as a whole. NAU's therapeutic massage program
is designed to be the foundation of any massage therapist's
career. Massage therapists are found in a variety of settings,
including hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers,
chiropractic offices and other health care facilities. Many
therapists choose to be self-employed and open a private practice
independently or with several associates.
