National American University (NAU) was founded in 1941 in South Dakota as National School of Business. The school offered accounting and secretarial programs through WWII and the Korean War then expanded to better accommodate returning veterans. Today, NAU has campuses in Colorado, New Mexico, Missouri, Minnesota, Kansas, and South Dakota. In the mid 90s, the school began to offer online programs. NAU now offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business, information technology, nursing, veterinary technician, general education, and more. The medical assistant program leads to an associate degree.

Key Features

• The medical assistant program leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree.
• Students learn in classrooms, laboratories, and an externship at a medical facility.
• Graduates are eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant exam.

Accreditation

National American University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The medical assisting programs offered at Colorado Springs, Denver, Overland Park and Sioux Falls are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.