Reasons to Choose National American University:

• Regionally accredited institute of higher learning
• In-demand career programs and experienced faculty
• Degree completion options to reduce time and cost of earning your degree

• Health Information Technology - AAS
• Healthcare Coding - Diploma
• Healthcare Management - BS
• Health Care Administration - MBA
• Management / Health Care Administration - MM
• Medical Staff Services Management - AAS

Health Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science
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 directly with patients. As a graduate of this program, it may be your job to verify the completeness and accuracy of medical records and data entry into computer systems to ensure medical record quality; to use technology to analyze for quality and efficiency of patient care; to code patient diagnoses and procedures for research or reimbursement purposes; or to work in specialized registries that maintain data for medical research. NAU is currently pursuing program accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) to allow graduates of the HIT program to be eligible to take the certification examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

• Health Information Systems
• Healthcare Data Quality and Management
• Healthcare Reimbursement
• Health Information Management and Supervision
• Medical Terminology

Healthcare Coding - Diploma
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 directly with patients. As a graduate of this program, it may be your job to verify the completeness and accuracy of medical records and data entry into computer systems to ensure medical record quality; to use technology to analyze for quality and efficiency of patient care; to code patient diagnoses and procedures for research or reimbursement purposes; or to work in specialized registries that maintain data for medical research. NAU is currently pursuing program accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) to allow graduates of the HIT program to be eligible to take the certification examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

• Introduction to Health Information Management
• ICD Coding with Lab
• CPT Coding with Lab
• Healthcare Reimbursement
• Medical Terminology

Health Care Management - Bachelor of Science
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 your success in this area of study. As a graduate, you can expect to find career opportunities in management positions within the diverse health care field or within their own area of clinical/professional expertise.

• provide students with a fundamental knowledge of health care accounting, marketing, finance, law, management/supervision, and health care perspectives needed for managerial positions in the health care industry.
• develop students' capabilities in research, and current technology, for application and use in data collection, and business analysis as it applies to health care.
• provide students with the opportunity to develop their oral and written business communication skills.
• provide students with the tools for critical thinking to enable them to analyze problems by identifying and evaluating alternative solutions to problem solving.
• involve students in teamwork/leadership development through participation in classroom and/or online discussion groups, assignments, written papers, and learning activities.
• provide students with an understanding of professional and personal ethics and its application within the health care business environment.
• measure key student learning outcomes, and identify and implement opportunities for improvement.

• Essentials of Managed Care
• Health Information Systems
• Healthcare Policy and Ethics
• Healthcare Law
• Regulatory Environment in Health Care

Health Care Administration - Master of Business Administration
The MBA program is a professional level graduate degree for students who have completed a bachelor's degree in virtually any discipline. This degree is ideally suited for individuals needing advanced training in various business subjects such as accounting, marketing, economics, statistics, human resource management and quantitative skills. Students lacking an undergraduate background in business will find an opportunity to enroll in foundation business and management courses through NAU.

• demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge of accounting, marketing, management information systems, organizational behavior, finance, economics, operations management and quantitative analysis.
• demonstrate the ability to collect and analyze information and data in order to formulate analytically sound decisions and understand their likely consequences.
• demonstrate the verbal and written communication skills required of executive level employees.
• identify and manage ethical issues and multicultural diversity issues.
• evaluate the actions of an organization operating in the global business environment.
• demonstrate the ability to utilize technology in multiple ways to achieve project and/or organizational goals.
• demonstrate leadership ability and team building skills through such arenas as class projects and involvement in student, community or professional organizations.

• Fiscal and Regulatory Issues in Health Services
• Global Issues in Health Care
• Health Care Administration and Policy Seminar

Management / Health Care Administration - Master
The MM program is designed to offer graduates of diverse undergraduate programs the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills base. This graduate degree is designed to help the student develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities and a holistic view of the organization. Course topics focus on management issues in areas such as human resources, marketing, information technology, finance and accounting, leadership, communication, international business and application of relevant theories.

• demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge of human resources, marketing, information technology, organizational development and change, accounting and finance, and relevant management theory.
• demonstrate the ability to collect and analyze information and data in order to formulate analytically sound decisions and understand their likely consequences.
• demonstrate the verbal and written communication skills required of executive level employees.
• identify and manage ethical issues and multicultural diversity issues.
• evaluate the actions of an organization operating in the global business environment.
• demonstrate the ability to utilize technology in multiple ways to achieve project and/or organizational goals.
• demonstrate leadership ability and team building skills through such arenas as class projects and involvement in student, community or professional organizations.

• Fiscal and Regulatory Issues in Health Services
• Global Issues in Health Care
• Health Care Administration and Policy Seminar

Medical Staff Services Management - Associate of Applied Science
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 regulations, 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 you have demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to perform competently in today's complex medical credentialing environment.

• provide students with an overview of medical staff services administration, accreditation and regulatory compliance, management of credentialing processes, privileging, risk management, medical staff law, medical terminology, peer review and information management.
• develop students' knowledge and skills in project management, critical thinking, problem-solving and current technology required in the credentialing process.
• involve students in teamwork and leadership development through participation in classroom and on-line activities.
• prepare graduates to continue their education at the bachelor's and graduate levels.

• Quality Improvement and Risk Management
• Healthcare Law
• Medical Terminology
• Medical Staff Management I, II, III
• Essentials of Pathophysiology I, II