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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!

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CAREER PATH

BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAM

ASSOCIATE OF OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE DEGREE

DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

Healthcare Management and Leadership Completer

Bachelor Degree Program

  • 17‑month online bachelor’s degree program designed for allied health professionals with an associate degree who want to advance into leadership roles in healthcare.
  • Two concentration options — Healthcare Management and Leadership, and Healthcare Management and Leadership with a Public Health Administration focus — to tailor your studies to specific career goals.
  • Comprehensive leadership and management training covering healthcare delivery systems, project management, organizational behavior, finance, risk management, marketing, and public speaking.
  • 100% online format allows flexibility while completing coursework in core healthcare management topics.

Healthcare Management and Leadership Completer

Healthcare Management and Leadership Completer Curriculum

Quarter Credits

                          Basic Required Courses

ENG301

ENG302

ENG400

HUM401

MTH300

PSY305

PUB310

SOC415

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

 

Critical Thinking

Technical Writing

AP Research

Communication

Statistical Analysis

Stress Management

Public Community Health

Sociology of Human Behavior, Mental Disorder & Illness

 

 

Compliance & Integrity in the Business Office

Healthcare Delivery Systems

Introduction to Healthcare Management & Leadership

Business & Finance in Healthcare

Organization Behavior & Charge Management

​Marketing in Healthcare

Risk Management/Quality Improvement in Healthcare

 

4

3

3

3

3

3

3

                         Required Courses

CIM350

HML100

HML110

HML150

HML201

HML280

HML310

Quarter Credits

3

3

6

4

2

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

4

                      Required Courses

HML410

HML450

HML490

ACC220

COD153

HCE320

HIM305

HML250

HML300

HML330

HML400

PUB330

PUB350

PUB400

Quarter Credits

 

Strategic Planning and Implementation

Project Management

Healthcare Management & Leadership Capstone

Accounting Principles & QuickBooks

Introduction to Procedural Coding

Healthcare Technology Management & Leadership

Information Systems in Healthcare

Healthcare Economics &. Ecosystems in Healthcare

Advanced Principles of Healthcare Management & Leadership

Human Resources Management

​Healthcare Data Analytics & Workflows

Current. Issues in Healthcare

Long-Term Healthcare

Managing Emergency Response Operations

Healthcare Management and Leadership Completer Curriculum

3

3

4

4

                      Required Courses

PUB 450

PUB460

PUB480

PUB490

Quarter Credits

 

Community Organization & Health Program Planning

Community &. Public Health Issues & Psychosocial Aspects

Research, Interventions, & Resources in Public Health

Evaluative Approaches in Community & Public Health

Credits Awarded from Previous Allied Health Training 

Healthcare Management and Leadership Completer Curriculum

Transfer Credits General Education

22

Transfer Credits Core

68

Total Credits to Graduate

180

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Healthcare Office Manager
Healthcare Unit Coordinator
Nurse Manager
Healthcare Administrator
Physician Practice Manager
Healthcare Department Manager
Program Director

Medical Professional: Medical Coding

Associate of Occupational Science Degree

  • 100% online coursework provides flexibility while learning the technical and administrative side of healthcare.
  • Training in industry coding systems, including ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS used to translate diagnoses and procedures into standardized codes for insurance and medical records.
  • Certification preparation with eligibility to sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam through the AAPC.
  • The associate degree program can be completed in about 17 months.

Medical Professional: Medical Coding

Medical Professional: Medical Coding 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

 

4

4

4

4

2

10

4

4

                      Required Courses

COD130

COD140

COD141

COD145

COD153

COD155

COD175

PTH100

Quarter Credits

 

Certified Professional Biller Review

Basic ICD-10-CM Coding

Advanced ICD-10-CM Coding

Medical Record Auditing

Introduction to Procedural Coding

AAPC Professional Medical Coding

Coding Certification Review

Pathology

Total Credits Required for Graduation           90

Medical Professional: Medical Coding Curriculum

Physician Offices
Hospitals
Urgent/Immediate Care Centers
Insurance Companies
Medical Billing Services

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

Basic Arrhythmia/ECG

Medical Terminology

Medical Administrative Procedures

Success Skills

Introduction to Radiography

Radiographic Anatomy

Principles of Radiation

Radiographic Positioning I Lab

 

4

3

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

                          Required Courses

ANA101

ECG100

MED100

MED135A

LAS120A

LMR100

LMR102

LMR110

LMR200L

Quarter Credits

Limited Medical Radiography with Medical Assisting Curriculum

Quarter Credits

                          Required Courses

LMR300L

LMR120

LMR400

LMR145

MED150

MED155

MED160

MED165

MED115

MED175

EXT200

2

4

6

4

3

3

3

3

4

4

6

 

Radiographic Positioning II Lab

Radiographic Imaging

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           99

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Physicians’ Offices

Chiropractic Clinics

Urgent Care Centers

Outpatient Facilities

Medical Clinics

Medical Assistant

Diploma Program

  • Graduate certification opportunities, including eligibility for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam through the AAMA.
  • 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.
  • Diploma program can be completed in about 10 months, preparing students for clinical and administrative roles in healthcare.

Medical Assistant

Credits

            Basic Required Courses

LAS120A

LAS130A

4

4

 

Success Skills

Professional Development

 

 

 

Medical Assistant Curriculum

50

40

Hours

 

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

40

40

40

40

50

40

50

50

50

50

40

40

180

Hours

Total Credits Required for Graduation - Diploma

57

800

Outside Coursework Hours

255

Total Hours

1055

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

......

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

 

 

 

40

40

50

40

40

Hours

 

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

40

40

20

20

20

20

40

40

40

40

300

Hours

Total Credits Required for Graduation

58

830

Outside Coursework Hours

240

Total Hours

1070

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Oral Surgery
Pedodontics
General Dentistry Practices
Endodontics
Orthodontics
Periodontics 

Professional Coding

Diploma Program

Professional Coding

  • 12‑month Professional Coding Diploma designed to prepare students quickly for entry‑level roles in healthcare coding and billing.
  • Certification preparation with eligibility to sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
  • Comprehensive coding curriculum covering ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS systems to accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes.
  • 100% online format, allowing students to complete coursework remotely while learning core medical coding concepts.

Professional Coding Curriculum

Credits

            Basic Required Courses

LAS120A

LAS130A

MED120

4

4

4

 

 

Success Skills

Professional Development

Medical Law & Ethics

 

 

 

50

40

40

Hours

 

Anatomy & Physiology

Medical Insurance & Billing

Basic ICD-10-CM Coding

Advanced ICD-10-CM Coding

Introduction to Procedural Coding

Auditing

Medical Administrative Procedures

Medical Terminology

Pathology

AAPC Professional Medical Coding

Coding Certification Review

Medical Coding Capstone

 

 

 

4

4

4

4

2

4

4

4

4

10

4

6

            Required Courses

ANA101

COD128

COD140

COD141

COD153

COD145

MED135A

MED100

PTH100

COD155

COD175

COD200

Credits

40

50

50

50

20

40

50

40

40

100

40

120

Hours

Total Credits Required for Graduation

66

770

Outside Coursework Hours

360

Total Hours

1130

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

......

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Physician Offices
Hospitals
Urgent/Immediate Care Centers
Insurance Companies
Medical Billing Services

Pre-Licensure Practical Nursing

Diploma 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

Credits

            Basic Required Courses

ANA101N

LAS120NA

NPN101

MED105A

NPN100

MED100N

4

4

6.6

4

6

4

 

 

Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing

Success Skills for Nursing

Nursing Skills and Concepts

Medical Mathematics

​Introduction to Practical Nursing

Medical Terminology for Nursing

 

 

 

40

50

81

40

120

40

Hours

 

Fundamentals of Practical Nursing

Nutrition for Nursing

Pharmacology/Medication Math 1

Medical-Surgical Nursing 1

Pharmacology/ Medical Math 2

 

 

 

 

 

6

2

4

6

4

 

            Required Courses

NPN110

NUT100N

PHA100

NPN120

PHA200

 

Credits

120

20

40

120

40

 

Hours

Pre-Licensure Practical Nursing Curriculum

Total Credits Required for Graduation

84.5

1371

Outside Coursework Hours

287

Total Hours

1658

 

Pediatric Nursing

Medical-SurgicalNursing 2

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Maternal/Newborn Nursing

Microbiology

Medical-Surgical Nursing 3

Long-Term Care Geriatric Nursing/Leadership

Integrated Practicum

 

 

 

 

4

6

4

4

2

6

4

4

 

            Required Courses

NPN131

NPN130

NPN151

NPN141

MIC100

NPN140

NPN152

PRA100

 

Credits

70

120

70

70

20

120

70

120

 

Hours

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Skilled Care Units

Assisted Living Centers

Long-Term Care Facilities

Medical Offices

Hospitals

Home Health

Immediate Care Centers

Medical/Surgical Clinics

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 Career Education 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

BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAM

ASSOCIATE OF OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE DEGREE

DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

Tuition Amount = $28,995

TUITION

Healthcare Management and Leadership Completer

Bachelor 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.

TUITION

Tuition Amount = $35,778

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 Coding

Associate of Occupational Science Degree Program

TUITION

Tuition Amount = $28,384

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 Amount = $30,378

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

Tuition Amount = $18,033

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

Tuition Amount = $17,641

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

TUITION

Tuition Amount = $26,513

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.

Professional Coding

Diploma Program

TUITION

Tuition Amount = $36,231

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

Diploma Program

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GRANTS

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The financial aid team at ATA Career Education 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 interview with an admissions representative.

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

 

FUTURE POTENTIAL

Better Life

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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