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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
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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
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
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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
FINANCIAL AID
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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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