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We are driven to provide an education in a supportive environment helping students to succeed in their chosen careers!

Our training programs are designed to help you reach your
career goals - no matter what they may be! From the day
you enroll, you will have a dedicated team who will help you
every step of the way!

ABOUT ATA

ATA College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).


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CAREER PATH

ASSOCIATE OF OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE DEGREE

ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN NURSING

DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Associate of Occupational Science Degree

  • Learn to identify and evaluate gross anatomy and the anatomic relationships of structures of the abdominal and pelvic cavities in transverse, coronal, and sagittal planes.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of principles of ultrasound instrumentation and operation.  
  • Graduates are eligible to sit for credentialing through the ARRT as a Registered General Sonographer
  • Hands-on learning experiences in our clinical laboratory classes.  
  • The Associate of Occupational Science Degree program can be completed in 18 months.   

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Curriculum

Quarter Credits

                          Basic Required Courses

ANA101

ENG101

LAS130

MAT200

MED100

MED120

4

4

4

3

4

4

 

Anatomy & Physiology

English I

Professional Development

College Algebra

Medical Terminology

Medical Law & Ethics

 

 

Introduction to Sonography

Small Parts Sonography 2

Ultrasound Physics 1

Ultrasound Physics 2

Abdominal Sonography 1

Abdominal/Small Parts Scan Lab 1

Small Parts Sonography 1

 

3.5

3

4

4

5

6

3

                         Required Courses

DMSA190

DMSA200

DMSA201

DMSA202

DMSA203

DMSA203L

DMSA205

Quarter Credits

5

6

6

4

6

4

3

4

3

4

5

5

8

8

 

                      Required Courses

DMSA206

DMSA206L

DMSA208

DMSA208L

DMSA209

DMSA209L

DMSA210

DMSA210L

DMSA211

DMSA211L

DMSA212

DMSA213

DMSA214

DMSA215

Quarter Credits

 

Abdominal Sonography 2

Abdominal/Small Parts Scan Lab 2

Gyn Sonography

Gyn Scan Lab

OB Sonography

OB Scan Lab

Vascular Sonography 1

Vascular Scan Lab 1

Vascular Sonography 2

Vascular Scan Lab 2

Clinical Rotation 1

Clinical Rotation 2

Clinical Rotation 3

Clinical Rotation 4

Total Credits Required for Graduation           122.5

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Curriculum

Doctor’s Offices
Education
Hospitals
Imaging Centers
Mobile Imaging Centers
Traveling Sonographer

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Limited Medical Radiography with Medical Assisting

Associate of Occupational Science Degree

  • 17-month Associate Degree program that combines training in X-ray imaging and medical assisting to prepare students for multiple roles in healthcare. 
  • Dual certification preparation for Limited Medical Radiography and Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credentials.
  • Radiography skill development, including operating X-ray equipment, positioning patients, and calculating proper radiation exposure for diagnostic imaging.
  • Hybrid learning format with online coursework and hands-on training in on-campus radiography labs and clinical simulations.

Limited Medical Radiography with Medical Assisting

Limited Medical Radiography with Medical Assisting Curriculum

Quarter Credits

                          Basic Required Courses

COM151*

LAS130A*

MED110

MED120

ENG101*

PSY101*

4

4

4

4

4

4

 

Interpersonal Communications

Professional Development

Medical Math

Medical Law & Ethics

English I

Introduction to Psychology

 

 

Anatomy & Physiology

Medical Terminology

Basic Arrhythmia/ECG

Medical Administrative Procedures

Success Skills

Introduction to Radiography

Radiographic Anatomy

Principles of Radiation

Radiographic Positioning I Lab

 

4

4

3

4

4

4

4

4

2

                          Required Courses

ANA101

MED100

ECG100

MED135A

LAS120A

LMR100

LMR102

LMR110

LMR200

Quarter Credits

Limited Medical Radiography with Medical Assisting Curriculum

Quarter Credits

                          Required Courses

LMR300

LMR120

LMR301

LMR400

LMR145

MED150

MED155

MED160

MED165

MED115

MED175

EXT200

2

4

2

6

4

3

3

3

3

4

4

6

 

Radiographic Positioning II Lab

Radiographic Imaging

Limited Radiography Clinical

Advanced Limited Radiography Clinical

Kentucky State Exam LXMO Review

Clinical Procedures I

Clinical Procedures II

Laboratory Procedures I

Laboratory Procedures II

Pharmacology

Medical Assisting Certification Review

Externship

 

Total Credits Required for Graduation           101

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Physicians’ Offices

Chiropractic Clinics

Urgent Care Centers

Outpatient Facilities

Medical Clinics

Pre-Licensure Practical Nursing

Associate of Occupational Science Degree

Pre-Licensure Practical Nursing

  • 15-month fast track program.
  • Upon successful completion of the Practical Nursing program, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
  • Students learn in a simulated laboratory situation, and also in various clinical healthcare settings under the supervision of an experienced nursing faculty member.
  • Hands-on training in on campus nursing labs.

Pre-Licensure Practical Nursing Curriculum

Quarter Credits

                          Basic Required Courses

LAS120NA

LAS130NA*

MED105A*

ANA101N*

MIC100*

NUT100N*

4

4

4

4

2

2

 

Success Skills

Professional Development

Medical Math for Nursing

Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing

Microbiology

Nutrition

 

 

Medical Terminology for Nursing

Medicaid Nurse Aide Training

Introduction to Practical Nursing

Pharmacology/Medication Math I

Fundamentals of Practical Nursing

Medical-Surgical Nursing I

Developmental Psychology

 

4

6.5

6

4

6

6

2

                          Required Courses

MED100N

MNA100

NPN100N

PHA100N

NPN110

NPN120

PSY100

Quarter Credits

Quarter Credits

Total Credits Required for Graduation             90.5

                          Required Courses

NPN130

NPN131

PHA200N

NPN140

NPN141

NPN151

NPN152

PRA100

 

 

6

4

4

6

4

4

4

4

 

Medical-Surgical Nursing II

Pediatric Nursing

Pharmacology/Medication Math II

Medical-Surgical Nursing II

Maternal-Newborn Nursing

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Long-Term Care/Geriatric Nursing

Integrated Practicum

 

 

Pre-Licensure Practical Nursing Curriculum

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Skilled Care Units

Assisted Living Centers

Long-Term Care Facilities

Medical Offices

Hospitals

Home Health

Immediate Care Centers

Medical/Surgical Clinics

Medical Professional:

Medical Assisting

Associate of Occupational Science Degree

  • Graduate certification opportunities, including eligibility for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam through the AAMA and Phlebotomy Technician certification through the NHA.
  • Learn essential clinical skills such as taking vital signs, performing EKGs, collecting lab specimens, administering medications, and assisting physicians with patient care.
  • Hybrid format with online coursework and hands-on training in on-campus labs that simulate real medical facilities.
  • Associate Degree option completed in about 17 months, preparing students for clinical and administrative roles in healthcare.

Medical Professional: Medical Assisting

Medical Professional: Medical Assisting Curriculum

Quarter Credits

                          Basic Required Courses

COM151*

LAS120A

LAS130A*

PSY101*

MED110

MED120

ANA101

ENG101*

MED100

MED135A

COD128

MED115

EXT200

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

6

 

Interpersonal Communication

Success Skills

Professional Development

Introduction to Psychology

Medical Math

Medical Law & Ethics

Anatomy & Physiology

English I

Medical Terminology

Medical Administration Procedures

Medical Insurance & Billing

Pharmacology

Externship

 

Medical Professional: Medical Assisting Curriculum

Quarter Credits

                          Required Courses

MED150

MED155

MED160

MED165

COD140

MED175

ECG100

NUT100

PHL116

PHL117

PTH100

3

3

3

3

4

4

3

2

4

4

4

 

Clinical Procedures I

Clinical Procedures II

Laboratory Procedures I

Laboratory Procedures II

Basic ICD-10-CM Coding

Medical Assisting Certification Review

Basic Arrhythmia/ECG

Nutrition

Phlebotomy Techniques I

Phlebotomy Techniques II

Pathology

 

Total Credits Required for Graduation           91

Medical Offices
Hospitals
Nursing Care Facilities
Physicians’ Offices
Outpatient Care Centers
Urgent Care Centers
Walk-In Clinics

 

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Nursing

Associates Degree in Nursing

 Nursing

  • 19-month fast-track Associate Degree program designed to prepare students for a career as a Registered Nurse in less than two years.
  • NCLEX-RN preparation built into the program, helping students develop the clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to become licensed Registered Nurses.
  • Comprehensive nursing curriculum covering medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology, maternal health, pediatrics, mental health, microbiology, and community health.
  • Hybrid learning format with a portion of coursework online combined with hands-on training in on-campus labs and offsite clinical experiences.
  • Graduates will be eligible to sit for The National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Nursing Curriculum

Quarter Credits

                          Basic Required Courses

ANA200*

ANA202*

ENG200*

MAT200*

HUM201*

SOC201*

PSY202*

MIC212*

4

4

4

3

3

3

3

4

 

Anatomy & Physiology I

Anatomy & Physiology II

English Composition

College Algebra

American Literature

Introduction to Sociology

Developmental. Psychology

Microbiology

Nursing Curriculum

Quarter Credits

                          Required Courses

COM201

LAS120A

NPN201

NPN208

NPN209

NPN210

NPN211

NPN212

NPN213

NPN214

NPN220

NUT100N

PHA202

PRA215

4

4

4

8

5

6

5.5

5.5

5

6

6

2

4

4

 

Nursing Informatics

Success Skills

Introduction to Professional Nursing

Medical-Surgical Nursing I

Mental Health Nursing

Medical-Surgical Nursing II

Maternal Health

Pediatric Nursing

Transcultural and Community Health Nursing

Acute Care Nursing

Geriatric Leadership and Management Nursing

Nutrition

Advanced Pharmacology

Practicum

Total Credits Required for Graduation           97

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Hospitals
Skilled Care Units
Assisted Living Centers, Long-Term Care Facilities
Medical/Surgical Clinics
Home Health
Immediate Care Centers

LPN to RN

Associates Degree in Nursing

LPN to RN

  • 15-month accelerated bridge program designed for licensed LPNs who want to advance their career and become Registered Nurses.
  • Graduates will be eligible to sit for National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
  • NCLEX-RN preparation integrated into the curriculum, with assessments designed to build critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
  • Advanced standing for LPNs, allowing students to receive credit for prior nursing education and transition directly into RN-level coursework.
  • Hybrid learning format combining online coursework with hands-on training in on-campus nursing labs and offsite clinical experiences.

LPN to RN Curriculum

Quarter Credits

                          Basic Required Courses

ANA200*

ANA202*

ENG200*

MAT200*

HUM201*

SOC201*

PSY202*

MIC212*

4

4

4

3

3

3

3

4

 

Anatomy & Physiology I

Anatomy & Physiology II

English Composition

College Algebra

American Literature

Introduction to Sociology

Developmental. Psychology

Microbiology

LPN to RN Curriculum

Quarter Credits

                          Required Courses

COM201

NPN200

NPN208

NPN209

NPN210

NPN211

NPN212

NPN214

PHA202

PRA215

4

2

8

5

6

5.5

5.5

6

4

4

 

Nursing Informatics

LPN to RN Role Transition

Medical-Surgical Nursing I

Mental Health Nursing

Medical-Surgical Nursing II

Maternal Health

Pediatric Nursing

Acute Care Nursing

Advanced Pharmacology

Practicum

Total Credits Required for Graduation           78

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Hospitals
Skilled Care Units
Assisted Living Centers
Long-Term Care Facilities
Medical/Surgical Clinics
Home Health
Immediate Care Centers

 

Medical Assistant

Diploma Program

Medical Assistant

  • 10‑month diploma program designed to prepare students quickly for entry-level medical assisting roles.
  • Graduate certification opportunities, including eligibility for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam through the AAMA.
  • Certification preparation for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam and foundational phlebotomy skills.
  • Practical clinical and administrative skills, including taking vital signs, performing EKGs, collecting lab specimens, and assisting in patient care.
  • Hybrid learning format with online coursework and hands-on training in on-campus medical labs.

Credits

            Basic Required Courses

LAS120A

LAS130A

4

4

 

Success Skills

Professional Development

 

 

 

Medical Assistant Curriculum

 

Anatomy & Physiology

Basic Arrhythmia/ECG

Medical Terminology

Medical Math

Medical Administrative Procedures

Pharmacology

Clinical Procedures I

Clinical Procedures II

Laboratory Procedures I

Laboratory Procedures II

Medical Assisting Certification Review

Pathology

Externship

 

 

 

4

3

4

4

4

4

3

3

3

3

4

4

6

            Required Courses

ANA101

ECG100

MED100

MED110

MED135A

MED115

MED150

MED155

MED160

MED165

MED175

PTH100

EXT200

Credits

Total Credits Required for Graduation - Diploma

57

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Medical Offices
Hospitals
Nursing Care Facilities
Physicians’ Offices
Outpatient Care Centers
Urgent Care Centers
Walk-In Clinics

Dental Assisting

Diploma Program

Dental Assisting

  • 10‑month Diploma program combining online classes with hands‑on lab training and externship experience in a real dental office.
  • Externship placement with approximately 300 hours of real dental office experience.
  • Comprehensive dental assisting skill development, including patient prep, radiography (X‑rays), instrument tray setup, clerical duties, and lab support.
  • Graduates will receive the Expanded Duties Dental Auxiliary Certification along with the Kentucky certification in Radiology Safety and Techniques.
  • Hybrid learning format — online coursework plus in‑person lab sessions in the dental lab to build practical clinical skills.

Dental Assisting Curriculum

Credits

            Basic Required Courses

COM151

MED120

LAS120A

LAS130A

ENG101

4

4

4

4

4

 

Interpersonal Communications

Medical Law & Ethics

Success Skills

Professional Development

English I

 

 

 

 

Basic Orofacial Anatomy

Introduction to Dental Assisting

Dental Materials

Dental Materials Lab

Dental Radiology

Dental Radiology Lab

Speciality Principles & Techniques

Practice Management

Advanced Operative Procedures

Advanced Operative Procedures Lab

Clinical Practice

 

 

 

4

4

2

1

2

1

4

4

4

2

10

            Required Courses

ANA105

DEN101

DEN115

DEN115L

DEN110

DEN110L

DEN120

DEN125

DEN140

DEN140L

DEN145

Credits

Total Credits Required for Graduation

58

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Oral Surgery
Pedodontics
General Dentistry Practices
Endodontics
Orthodontics
Periodontics 

CAREER SERVICES

  • Professional Development Workshops
  • Resume and Cover Letter Development
  • Targeting and Networking with Employers

 

  • Career Guidance
  • Community Resources
  • Individual Career Workshops
  • Interview Preparation
  • Job Fairs

 

As an ATA College student and graduate, you have access to resources you can use to navigate the challenges of today's job market. The ATA Career Services Department will help you plan your career path, support your search for jobs, and ultimately guide you to reaching your career goals.

 

Features of the ATA Career Services Department:

TUITION

ASSOCIATE OF OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE DEGREE

ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN NURSING

DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

Total Cost = $42,093

TUITION

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Associate of Occupational Science Degree Program

A set of required materials and textbooks are provided at no additional cost. Tuition will not increase as long as there is no interruption in enrollment.

Total Cost = $33,248

TUITION

A set of required materials and textbooks are provided at no additional cost. Tuition will not increase as long as there is no interruption in enrollment.

Limited Medical Radiography with Medical Assisting

Associate of Occupational Science Degree Program

TUITION

Total Cost = $35,647

A set of required materials and textbooks are provided at no additional cost. Tuition will not increase as long as there is no interruption in enrollment.

Pre-Licensure Practical Nursing

Associate of Occupational Science Degree Program

TUITION

Total Cost = $28,238

A set of required materials and textbooks are provided at no additional cost. Tuition will not increase as long as there is no interruption in enrollment.

Medical Professional: Medical Assisting

Associate of Occupational Science Degree Program

TUITION

Total Cost = $42,750

A set of required materials and textbooks are provided at no additional cost. Tuition will not increase as long as there is no interruption in enrollment.

Registered Nursing

Associates Degree in Nursing

TUITION

Total Cost = $35,152

A set of required materials and textbooks are provided at no additional cost. Tuition will not increase as long as there is no interruption in enrollment.

LPN to Registered Nursing Bridge

Associates Degree in Nursing

TUITION

Total Cost = $17,727

A set of required materials and textbooks are provided at no additional cost. Tuition will not increase as long as there is no interruption in enrollment.

Medical Assistant

Diploma Program

TUITION

Total Cost = $15,650

A set of required materials and textbooks are provided at no additional cost. Tuition will not increase as long as there is no interruption in enrollment.

Dental Assisting

Diploma Program

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The financial aid team at ATA College is committed to helping you find ways to finance your education. Our team is trained to help you navigate the financial aid process and to help you address obstacles that may be standing in the way of your education.

How our students pay for their education:

HOW TO

APPLY

A student must complete an enrollment agreement.

A student must complete an meeting with an admissions representative.

A student must have a high school diploma, GED or the equivalent.

 

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Savings

Home Ownership

Better Transportation

Improved Status

Vacations

Time for Family

Respect

Independence

Increased Earnings

Promotions

Self Satisfaction

Job Security

Recognition

Choices

Stability

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