About Us

At Healthcare Essentials Training Institute (HETI), we equip students with the skills, confidence, and certifications they need to launch a meaningful healthcare career. Whether you’re looking to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant, or Medication Technician, our programs are built around real-world training and professional standards.

We serve students from Louisville and surrounding areas. With experienced instructors and a mission-driven approach, HETI offers accessible, affordable, and high-quality education that leads to certification and career advancement.

Based in Louisville KY, we serve students from Louisville, Jefferson County and surrounding Counties. Including Southern Indiana, Frankfort, Lexington, and surrounding areas.

Our commitment is to make high-quality healthcare training available to anyone ready to build a better future.

About Healthcare Essentials Training Institute

Building Strong Careers Through Accessible Medical Training

A female nurse with long braids, wearing blue scrubs and a stethoscope, smiles while checking a young male patient's blood pressure. The patient is wearing a white T-shirt and has a blood pressure cuff on his arm. The nurse points toward the digital monitor on a medical cart. The background shows a clinical examination room with a medical chair and anatomical posters.

Experience-Driven and Community-Focused

Over 35 Years of Combined Nursing Expertise

HETI was founded by Melissa Coleman and Lisa Walton, two experienced nursing professionals with more than three decades of combined clinical and educational experience. Their mission was clear: offer a personalized, career-focused education for aspiring healthcare workers of all backgrounds.


Melissa and Lisa designed HETI to provide both rigorous training and individualized support. From one-on-one attention in small class settings to comprehensive curriculum design, their goal is to equip each student with the tools they need to succeed in healthcare roles across the country.

Our Mission

We are committed to guiding future healthcare professionals through high-quality, student-focused education. Our mission is to provide exceptional training that prepares learners for successful, fulfilling careers in the medical field. By focusing on real-world readiness and personal development, we empower individuals to take confident steps toward lasting professional achievement and a meaningful impact in their communities.

Our Values

We uphold integrity through transparent, honest actions in everything we do. Compassion shapes how we support each learner’s unique path. We pursue excellence in all training and outcomes. We promote accessibility by offering flexible, affordable programs. And above all, we foster empowerment, helping individuals transform their lives and reach their career goals with confidence and skill.

Join the HETI Community

If you’re ready to take the next step in your healthcare journey, HETI is here to guide you—every step of the way.