Healthcare Training Programs at HCTI
Practical Skills. Certified Training. Career-Ready in Weeks.
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Program
Duration: (Days) 3 weeks, (Evenings) 4 weeks
Location: On-campus in Kentucky,
Certification Prep: State-approved CNA exam
Get the Skills to Provide Direct Patient Care
Our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program is designed for individuals ready to enter the healthcare field quickly and confidently. You'll gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to care for patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health settings.
What You’ll Learn:
Basic patient care skills
Vital signs and documentation
Infection control
Communication and safety
Legal and ethical responsibilities
Phlebotomy Technician Program
Duration: 5 weeks
Location: On-campus, includes lab practice
Certification Prep: National Certification Exam eligible (NHA)
Learn to Draw Blood with Skill and Confidence
The Phlebotomy Technician program prepares students to safely and accurately collect blood samples — a vital skill in hospitals, labs, and clinics. This hands-on course blends classroom instruction with live draws in a clinical setting.
What You’ll Learn:
Venipuncture techniques
Specimen handling & labeling
Safety protocols and infection control
Medical terminology and anatomy
Patient interaction and professionalism
EKG Technician Program
Duration: 8 weeks,
Location: On-campus + practical training
Certification Prep: National EKG Technician Certification (NHA)
Become an Essential Part of Cardiac Patient Care
Our EKG Technician program trains students to operate electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) equipment used to monitor heart performance. You’ll learn how to perform and analyze EKGs, prepare patients, and support diagnostic procedures.
What You’ll Learn:
Heart anatomy & physiology
How to perform EKG tests
Recognizing arrhythmias
Patient prep & electrode placement
HIPAA & medical ethics
Certified Medication Aide
Prerequisite: CNA certification required, 6 months experience in LTC facility.
Advance Your Career with Medication Administration Training
HCTI is preparing to launch its Certified Medication Aide program — an excellent next step for CNAs or caregivers looking to expand their skillset and earning potential.
This course will focus on the safe administration of medications under the supervision of licensed nurses in long-term care facilities.
Topics Will Include:
Medication classifications
Dosage calculation and administration
Side effects and documentation
Legal responsibilities and patient rights
Preparation for MACE
Pharmacy Tech
Duration: Start and finish at your own pace; up to 1 year
Location: Online
Certification Prep: Graduate ready for PTCB exam
Whether you’re working, parenting, or both, this program is designed to move you toward a new career without requiring you to pause your life.
This course is ideal for busy adults changing careers
Progress in 15–20 minute lessons you can fit between shifts.
Weekly live office hours with experienced pharmacy instructors.
Assignments that mirror real pharmacy scenarios and workflows.
Career coaching to polish your resume and practice interviews.
Medical Assistant Program
Gain the clinical and administrative skills needed to excel as a medical assistant. This program prepares you for real-world healthcare roles with hands-on and classroom training.
Duration: Up to 1 year · Format: Online and on-campus
Certification preparation: NHA CCMA Exam
What You’ll Learn:
- Clinical procedures
- Patient intake & documentation
- EKG assistance basics
- Phlebotomy basics
- Medication administration support
CPR Classes
We offer a range of Life Safety Courses, including CPR, BLS, First Aid, CPR Skills Checkoffs, Bloodborne Pathogens, and STOP the Bleed, all taught by “The CPR Expert of Louisville.” This certification is under the American Heart Association umbrella.
Why Train With HCTI?
State-Approved
Programs
Flexible, Accelerated Schedules
Experienced Instructors
Small Class
Sizes
Affordable Tuition with No Hidden Fees
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Health Careers Training Institute is a Kentucky-based technical school offering accelerated healthcare training programs including CNA, Phlebotomy, Certified Medication Aide, Pharmacy Tech, Medical Assistant and EKG Technician courses. Our mission is to help students enter the healthcare workforce quickly with practical, affordable education.
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