State-Approved Programs in Louisville

Get Certified and Start Your Healthcare Career

Learn the practical skills you need to work in the medical field. Our classes are designed to fit your busy schedule and get you into a new job as quickly as possible.

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Start Your Healthcare Career with Confidence

Training Designed for Your Life and Your Future

Healthcare Essentials Training Institute (HETI) is here to help you gain the skills and certifications you need to thrive in the medical field. Based in Louisville, we provide a supportive, student-first environment where your career success is our only priority.
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Founded by Nursing Veterans

Expert Guidance from Professionals

Our founders, Melissa Coleman and Lisa Walton, bring over 35 years of nursing experience to the classroom. They have spent their careers in the field and understand exactly what it takes to succeed in a clinical setting. By combining their medical expertise with a genuine commitment to student success, they provide the mentorship you need to master technical skills and step into your new role with confidence.
A close-up, shallow-depth-of-field photograph focusing on the hand of a person with dark skin writing in a spiral notebook with a green pen. In the background, which is intentionally blurred, a medical training session is occurring where a person in a white lab coat is performing chest compressions on a CPR manikin. The setting is a brightly lit classroom or training facility with neutral tones, light wood surfaces, and a professional, educational atmosphere. The composition emphasizes the act of learning and observation in a medical context.

Fast-Track Your Way to a New Career

Training That Works with Your Life

We know that many of our students are balancing jobs and families, so we designed our programs to be fast and flexible. You can complete our Nurse Aide program in just three weeks or our Medical Assistant training in three months. With hybrid learning options along with evening and weekend classes, you can get the education you need without putting the rest of your life on hold.
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Flexible Payments and Community Support

Affordable Paths to Success

We believe that a lack of funds should never get in the way of your professional goals. That is why we keep our tuition rates affordable and offer flexible payment plans to fit your budget. Our goal is to make high-quality vocational training accessible to everyone in Louisville, Southern Indiana, and the surrounding counties so you can start your career debt-free and ready to work.
A close-up, shallow-depth-of-field photograph focusing on the hand of a person with dark skin writing in a spiral notebook with a green pen. In the background, which is intentionally blurred, a medical training session is occurring where a person in a white lab coat is performing chest compressions on a CPR manikin. The setting is a brightly lit classroom or training facility with neutral tones, light wood surfaces, and a professional, educational atmosphere. The composition emphasizes the act of learning and observation in a medical context.

Real-World Skills for Modern Healthcare

Hands-On Clinical Training

Our programs go beyond the textbook to give you the practical experience you need for the job. Every course we offer meets state-approved standards and focuses on real-world skills. Whether you are learning life-saving CPR or mastering medication administration, you will develop the expertise required to provide high-quality care in any healthcare setting.
Discover the perfect path to help you reach your goals in healthcare
Nurse Aide - Traditional Training

Nurse Aide - Traditional Training

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Medical Assistant Training

Become a certified professional in just three months with our comprehensive training program covering both medical assisting and phlebotomy. This course prepares students for the National Healthcareer Association certification exam through flexible weekend classes designed for career changers and working professionals.
A man in blue medical scrubs and a stethoscope performs CPR on a training mannequin in a bright classroom setting. Three other individuals, dressed in white lab coats, sit in the background observing the demonstration. The foreground table is cluttered with various medical training equipment including a cervical collar, an AED, and medical pads. The room features large windows that provide soft, natural light, creating a professional and educational atmosphere.

CPR Training

Master life-saving skills through our hands-on American Heart Association CPR course, covering techniques for adults, children, and infants. Our expert-led training includes AED usage and choking response, providing you with a two-year certification recognized by employers nationwide.
Medication Aide I

Medication Aide I

This program provides foundational training in the safe administration of oral, topical, and basic medications under professional nursing supervision. Participants will gain the skills necessary to meet regulatory standards and deliver high-quality care in long-term and assisted living environments.
Medication Aide II

Medication Aide II

The Medication Aide II program equips students with advanced skills, including the administration of medications via pre-filled insulin pens to support expanded roles in patient care. Graduates will gain the confidence to enhance patient safety and improve medication adherence, contributing significantly to the well-being of their healthcare communities.

Why Choose HETI?

Real-world training for your future in healthcare

We give you the hands-on skills and state-approved certifications you need to start a career you're proud of. Our programs focus on practical experience and rigorous medical standards, so you'll be ready to step into the workforce with confidence.
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Learn from the experts
Our founders bring over 35 years of clinical and teaching experience to the classroom. You'll get direct guidance from professionals who have actually done the work.
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Get to work faster
Start your new career sooner with our fast-track programs, including a three-week CNA course and a three-month Medical Assistant certification.
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Classes that fit your life
You shouldn't have to choose between your education and your paycheck. We offer evening, weekend, and online options designed for busy people.
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Small classes, big support
We keep our classes small so you get plenty of one-on-one attention and hands-on practice. You'll have the space to master every skill before you graduate.

Rere JF

Very helpful, hands on, strategic and very patient with students!
Start Your Healthcare Career with Training That Works

Start Your Healthcare Career with Training That Works

Get Certified Through State-Approved Programs and Hands-On Clinical Experience

At Healthcare Essentials Training Institute, we help you reach your career goals through state-approved courses and real-world clinical experience. You can become a Certified Nursing Assistant in just three weeks or a Medical Assistant in three months. We keep our classes small so you get personal attention, and our flexible payment plans mean you do not have to worry about huge upfront costs. You will learn from instructors with over 35 years of clinical experience, giving you the confidence to start making a difference in the medical field right away.

Healthcare Essentials Training Institute

3135 Commerce Center Pl, Louisville, KY 40211
(502)-915-5300
Monday - Friday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday
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