Spalding University Launches Three New Health Care Programs

New offerings aim to address regional workforce needs in medical assisting, radiologic technology, and medical coding

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Spalding University will launch three new health care programs in Fall 2026 - an Associate of Science in Medical Assisting, an Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology, and a Certificate in Medical Coding. These programs are designed to meet growing workforce demands in Louisville, where local hospitals and clinics consistently report ongoing vacancies for key roles such as medical assistants, radiologic technologists, and medical coders.

Why it matters

The new programs at Spalding University will help strengthen the region's health care infrastructure by providing a pipeline of skilled professionals to fill critical roles. This is especially important in Louisville, where the demand for medical assistants, radiologic technologists, and medical coders is high and expected to continue growing.

The details

The new programs include a 60-credit-hour Associate of Science in Medical Assisting that trains students for clinical and administrative roles supporting physicians, a 60-credit-hour Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology that prepares students for careers in diagnostic imaging, and a 24-credit-hour Certificate in Medical Coding that trains students for specialized roles in health care documentation, billing compliance, and data integrity. All three programs will be offered starting in the 2026 fall semester, pending approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSOCOC).

  • The new programs will launch in Fall 2026.
  • The programs are pending approval from SACSOCOC.

The players

Spalding University

A private university located in Louisville, Kentucky that is launching the new health care programs.

Dr. Anne Kenworthy

The President of Spalding University.

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What they’re saying

“These programs enhance our commitment to preparing health care professionals who will serve our community with skill and compassion.”

— Dr. Anne Kenworthy, President of Spalding University (bakercityherald.com)

What’s next

The new programs are pending approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSOCOC) and will launch in Fall 2026 if approved.

The takeaway

Spalding University's new health care programs are a direct response to workforce needs in the Louisville region, providing accessible pathways for students to enter high-demand fields like medical assisting, radiologic technology, and medical coding. These offerings will help strengthen the local health care infrastructure by training skilled professionals to fill critical roles.