Launch Your Career in Healthcare Today

This program provides the basic understanding and skills required for nursing assistants working in nursing homes, hospitals, medical clinics, and home care agencies.

Program Structure

• 50 hours of lecture and lab work.
• 40 hours of clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility.

Certification

Upon completion, students are eligible to take a state-administered skills exam at our school and a written exam at a local PSI Testing Center.

Salary Expectation

Graduates can expect to earn a median annual wage of approximately $39,400 (roughly $19 per hour).

Career Outlook

Nursing Assisting is a foundational healthcare occupation with steady demand. While employment growth is projected at 2% over the next decade, the volume of openings remains high at approximately 211,800 per year, offering a reliable entry point into healthcare with clear opportunities for advancement into Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) or Registered Nursing (RN) roles.

Please Note

Program availability is subject to a minimum enrollment of 20 students.

This comprehensive program prepares students for both clinical and administrative roles in a medical setting. The course includes a valuable externship in a physician’s office, hospital, or other healthcare facility.

Key Skills Covered

• Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology
• Record Keeping, Insurance Processing, and Office Practices
• Laboratory Techniques, Phlebotomy, and EKG
• Patient Relations, Medical Law, and Ethics
• Taking Medical Histories, Recording Vital Signs, and First Aid

Certification

Graduates can choose to take their certification exam online through the National Healthcare Association (NHA) or in-person via MedCa.

Salary Expectation

Graduates can expect a median annual wage of approximately $44,200 (roughly $21 per hour), with experienced earners exceeding $56,000.

Career Outlook

Medical Assisting is one of the fastest-growing healthcare occupations, with employment projected to grow 12% over the next decade—much faster than the national average. This growth is expected to result in approximately 112,300 job openings each year and offers dynamic opportunities for advancement into healthcare administration, specialized clinical nursing, or office management roles.

This course covers the essential practices and procedures for phlebotomists, focusing on the safe and effective collection of blood samples.

Key Skills Covered

• Universal Precautions and Infection Control
• Capillary Sticks, Skin Puncture, and Venipuncture
• Butterfly Techniques and Multiple Tube Drawings
• Specimen Handling, Transportation, and Processing
• Medical Law, Ethics, and Patient Confidentiality

Certification

Graduates can choose to take their certification exam online through the National Healthcare Association (NHA) or in-person via MedCa.

Salary Expectation

Graduates can expect to earn a median annual wage of approximately $43,600 (roughly $21 per hour).

Career Outlook

Phlebotomy is a rapidly expanding field, with employment projected to grow 6% over the next decade—faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is expected to result in about 18,400 job openings each year. As an essential part of diagnostic teams, phlebotomists have excellent opportunities for advancement into roles such as Medical Laboratory Technician, Histotechnician, or Registered Nurse.

This 6-week course focuses on the technical skills required to perform electrocardiograms (EKGs), including machine operation and interpretation. The program includes a 100-hour externship.

Key Skills Covered

• Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
• EKG Machine Operation and Graph Interpretation
• 12-Lead EKG Placement and Artifact Recognition
• Pharmacology of Cardiac Diseases
• Patient Education and Safety

Certification

Graduates can choose to take their certification exam online through the National Healthcare Association (NHA) or in-person via MedCa.

Salary Expectation

Graduates typically earn between $42,000 and $54,000 annually (roughly $20 - $26 per hour), depending on the facility.

Career Outlook

EKG Technology is a specialized technical field with employment projected to grow 3% over the next decade. The role serves as a vital stepping stone in cardiac care, offering clear pathways for advancement into higher-level positions such as Cardiovascular Technologist, Telemetry Technician, or Cardiac Monitor Technician.