.png)
COURSES
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
6 weeks
$925 tuition
$150 non-refundable deposit
This program provides a structured combination of classroom instruction (31 hours), hands-on laboratory training (28 hours), and supervised clinical experience (16 hours), totaling 75 clock hours, in alignment with Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) training requirements.
Instruction focuses on the development of essential nursing assistant competencies, including but not limited to:
• Infection control and safety procedures
• Measuring and recording vital signs
• Personal care skills (bathing, grooming, feeding, and toileting)
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient rights and ethical care
• Basic restorative services
• Emergency response and CPR fundamentals
Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to sit for the state-approved Nurse Aide Competency Examination (Prometric).
Phlebotomy Technician
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
6 weeks
$700 tuition
This program prepares students to be professional Phlebotomy Technicians dedicated to the art of blood withdrawal. During the course, you will be shown:
-
How to draw blood, known as a “stick”
-
Practice your “sticking” skills in the classroom on staff, fellow students by practicing on arms so that you are prepared and confident
When you complete the course, you will be equipped to:
-
Prepare the patient
-
Perform venipuncture
-
Assist in maintaining the quality of the specimen
This course will also prepare students to take the National Certification Exam for Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
Medical Assistant
10-12 weeks
$1250 tuition
Students will learn the following skills:
-
Medical terminology
-
The role of the Medical Assistant or M.A.
-
Knowledge of the MA’s legal responsibilities
-
How to distinguish the staff vs. physicians liabilities
-
How to prevent liability
-
Understanding the anatomy and physiology of the human body
-
How to use proper sanitation, disinfection and sterilization procedures
-
How to sterilize and maintain instruments, wrap articles for autoclave, chemically disinfect articles, safely handle contaminated equipment and supplies, create and maintain sterile fields for dressing and minor surgery, hand washing, prepare for minor surgical procedures, remove sutures, and dispose of contaminated materials (includes 30 hours of laboratory)
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to define healthcare professionals and healthcare settings and know the MA’s “scope of practice”.
Also, the student will be introduced to and understand important highlights of medical history.
Patient Care Technician
8 weeks
$550 tuition
This program prepares students to be professional Patient Care Technicians dedicated to the art of caring in depth for patients. During the course, you will be shown:
-
basic nursing assistant skills
When you complete the course, you will be equipped to:
-
record vital signs
-
effectively care for patients
This course will also prepare students to receive the Patient Care Certificate.
Medical Billing & Coding
8 weeks
$950 tuition
This program prepares students to become professional Medical Billing & Coding Specialists with a strong understanding of healthcare documentation and reimbursement processes. During the course, you will be shown:
-
medical terminology and healthcare documentation
-
insurance billing procedures and coding systems
When you complete the course, you will be equipped to:
-
accurately assign medical codes for diagnoses and procedures
-
process insurance claims and maintain compliant patient records
This course will also prepare students to receive the Patient Care Certificate.
CPR Class
1 Day
$15 registration fee
$50 per student
This class trains students to offer basic life support During the course, you will be shown:
-
AED training
When you complete the course, you will be equipped to:
-
provide basic life support for adults and infants
This course will also prepare students to receive the American Heart Association card - valid for 2 years.