Medical/ Nursing Degree & Diploma Programs in Louisville, KY

ATA College, Louisville:
ATA College is an accredited career training college in eastern Louisville, Kentucky, that educates students for careers in the Allied Health care field. ATA College is committed to helping students realize their full potential in the Healthcare industry and Medical fields by offering short-term Associate Degree & Diploma programs that provide the important training you need. We offer valuable, hands-on instruction that equips you with real-world skills and lets you step into the career you want.

Allied Health Associate Degree Programs:

Medical Assistant
Medical Assistants are among the first to care for patients when they visit a medical office or center. Upon successful completion of ATA's Medical Assistant program, you will be awarded an Occupational Associate Degree Medical Professional concentration in Medical Assisting. ATA's Medical Assistant program is a 17-month program that consists of 66 core credits and 24 concentration credits.

Medical Coding
Medical Coding is a great career opportunity for someone who wants to work behind the scenes on the business side of healthcare, instead of hands-on with patient care. Each time a patient receives treatment, a detailed record is maintained containing observations, medical or surgical interventions and treatment outcomes. Coders are responsible for assigning a code to each specific diagnosis or procedure.

Medical Laboratory Technician
ATA's Medical Laboratory Technician program is a 19-month fast track program that awards an Associate of Applied Science Degree for Medical Laboratory Technician. Medical Lab Technicians collect, process and analyze biological specimens. They maintain and operate laboratory equipment, analyze test results, and consult with pathologists to further analyze specimens. 

Allied Health Diploma Programs:

Pre-Licensure Practical Nursing
ATA’s Practical Nursing program offers an accelerated track to your new nursing career. ATA’s 15-month nursing program is developmentally approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. The Practical Nursing Program at ATA is taught by experienced nursing faculty, and hands-on training takes place in new, state-of-the-art classrooms and labs. Upon successful completion of the PLPN program and clinical practicum, graduates are eligible to apply to write the NCLEX-PN. ATA's Nursing curriculum is divided into six quarters of college coursework.

Limited Medical Radiography (LMR) - Diploma
ATA’s LMR program will train you to provide quality radiographs for physicians and radiologists, prepare patients for radiographic exams and operate radiographic equipment. ATA's 10-month Limited Medical Radiography program is approved by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department for Public Health and the Indiana State Department of Health, Indoor and Radiologic Health Branch. Graduates are eligible to take the Kentucky Limited Radiography examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. ATA's LMR program consists of 54 core credits and 100 lab credits. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be awarded a Diploma in Limited Medical Radiography. ATA's Medical Coding program is a 17-month program that consists of 66 core credits and 24 concentration credits.

Dental Assistant
Dental assisting is an outstanding career for someone who is a stickler for details, driven to help people and enjoys hands-on work. Dental Assistants are an important part of any successful dental practice. ATA's Dental Assistant program will prepare you for a successful career as a dental assistant. Dental Assistants perform a variety of jobs, including patient care, office management and lab duties. Upon completion of the program, you will be awarded a Diploma in Dental Assisting. All ATA graduates are accepted into the University of Louisville School of Dentistry's Expanded Duty Dental Auxiliary (EDDA) course. In addition to the basic coursework for dental assistants, ATA also provides:

- CPR certification for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association
- Kentucky certification in Radiology Safety and Technique
- 300 hours of externship in a dental office
- Hands-on lab experience at an actual dentist's office
- Instruction from dentists and dental assistants
- Training in 4 handed dentistry

ATA's Dental Assistant program is a 10-month program that consists of 48 credit hours.

Medical Office Assistant
Medical Office Assistants make multi-tasking and organizational skills look like an art form. In a nutshell, they keep a medical office running smoothly – the perfect career for someone who enjoys working with people and adapts to change easily. ATA offers college courses to train you for a successful career as a Medical Office Assistant. In addition to the basic coursework for Medical Office Assistants, ATA also provides 120 hours of hands-on experience in a clinical setting during your externship.  ATA's Medical Office Assistant program is a 10-month program that consists of 54 credit hours. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be awarded a Diploma in Medical Office Assisting.

Phlebotomy Technician
For those who want to work hands-on with patients and have a keen eye for detail, phlebotomy is an excellent way to get started in the medical profession.

Certified phlebotomists work directly with patients to obtain specimens for laboratory tests or blood donations. They must pay close attention to safety precautions, use proper patient identification techniques. A good bedside manner is also important to help calm anxious patients. ATA prepares graduates to deliver high quality, direct patient care while performing vital phlebotomy techniques through small-group instruction, lab work and clinical experience. ATA's Phlebotomy program is an 8-month program that consists of 47 credit hours.