Who Is NAAC?
NAAC – the National Academy of Ambulance Compliance – is the national organization that provides education and certifications addressing all facets of the ambulance revenue cycle, including billing, coding, compliance, privacy, and documentation.
NAAC was formed by ambulance industry professionals with hands-on experience in EMS, billing, coding, compliance, and law.
Why Was NAAC Founded?
The Gap
Prior to NAAC's creation, no organization addressed the need for education and certification programs specifically for ambulance industry revenue cycle management and compliance professionals.
The Solution
NAAC fills the need for national certifications in ambulance billing, coding, privacy, compliance, and documentation.
Critical Knowledge Baseline
NAAC education provides a solid baseline of critical knowledge necessary for ambulance services to navigate the increasingly complex healthcare compliance environment.
Staying Current
NAAC continuing education courses keep ambulance industry revenue cycle management and compliance professionals up-to-date on the most vital and current industry trends and information necessary to stay ahead of the curve.
What Does NAAC Embody?
NAAC certifications represent the industry's "Gold Standard of Excellence" in compliance, ethics, and integrity in all facets of ambulance revenue cycle management – including billing, coding, and compliance.
Excellence
Ethics
Integrity
Ongoing Excellence
NAAC-certified professionals maintain their competency through annual continuing education requirements. NAAC provides and accredits a wide range of continuing education programs throughout the year, both in classroom and online offerings.
How To Become Certified
Choose from four convenient certification pathways designed to fit your learning style and schedule.
Online
- Access courses 24/7 from your office or home
- Self-paced learning with lessons, quizzes, and final exam
- Complete within one year from first login
- Download and print all materials from Learning Management System
- Only requires: computer, internet, email address
Live
- Benefit from expert instructors and professional colleagues
- Training conducted in various US locations throughout the year
- Complete program in a few days
- Walk away with certificate in hand
- Receive custom binder with course materials
- Final exam administered on last day
Virtual
- Live interaction with expert instructors and colleagues
- Virtual platform sessions at various times throughout the year
- Complete program in a few days
- Take exam online and be certified immediately
- Download course materials via custom link
- Final exam taken on NAAC site after training
Hosted Live
- Certify your entire staff in-house
- On-site courses at your facility
- Available to any organization, company, group, or association
- Specific student minimums required (subject to change)
- Receive custom binder with course materials
- Final exam administered on last day