It depends on the program:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — No experience required. If you have a desire to help others and a willingness to learn, we’ll teach you everything you need. No college degree, medical background, or prior healthcare training is necessary.
• Certified Medication Technician/Aide (CMT/A) — Students must hold an active CNA certification prior to enrolling. If you’re not yet a CNA, we recommend starting with our four-week CNA program first.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) — No prior healthcare experience required, but students must have a High School Diploma or GED to enroll.

Not sure where to start? Call us at (404) 913-1948 and we’ll help you find the right path.

It depends on the program and class track you choose:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — 4 weeks for the day class track; 5 weeks for the evening class track
• Certified Medication Technician/Aide (CMT/A) — 5 to 10 days
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) — Contact us for current program length and available start dates

All programs are delivered in a hybrid format that combines online coursework, hands-on skills training, and clinical training — so that by the time you complete your program, you are fully prepared for both your certification exam and the demands of real-world healthcare employment.

A non-refundable application fee of $50 is required at the time of enrollment. Program tuition and associated fees are as follows:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — $1,515 program fee + $130 state exam fee
• Certified Medication Technician/Aide (CMT/A) — $360 program fee + $26 state exam fee
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) — $1,390 program fee + $215 national exam prep and fee

Please note that students should also budget up to $300 in additional costs, which may include:

• American Heart Association (AHA) CPR & First Aid certification
• Physical exam with PPD (tuberculosis test)
• Watch with a seconds hand
• Proper shoes for clinical training

Payment plans are available. We want to make sure cost is never the reason someone doesn’t pursue their healthcare career. Contact us at (404) 913-1948 to discuss payment options before or at the time of enrollment.

All programs at IHCA are currently offered in a hybrid format, combining online coursework with in-person skills and clinical training. In-person class options are also available — contact us directly for scheduling details.

Here’s a breakdown of the hybrid schedule by program:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — Hybrid Day (4 Weeks)

• Weeks 1–2: Online coursework
• Week 3: In-person, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Week 4: Clinical training, Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — Hybrid Evening (5 Weeks)

• Weeks 1–2: Online coursework
• Weeks 3–5: In-person, Monday–Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Certified Medication Technician/Aide (CMT/A) — Hybrid Day (5–10 Days)

• Primarily virtual coursework
• Clinical training: In-person, 4–5 hours on a date scheduled by the student

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) — Hybrid Evening (6 Weeks)

• Weeks 1–2: Online coursework
• Weeks 3–6: In-person, Monday–Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
• Plus 2–3 Saturdays for community clinical training, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Looking for in-person classes? Contact us at (404) 913-1948 and we’ll find the right schedule for you.

Absolutely. Job readiness is built into everything we do at IHCA — not added on at the end. Our graduates receive career services support that includes job placement assistance and direct connections to our network of partner nursing homes, hospitals, and healthcare facilities in Liberty County and beyond. Many of our partner employers are actively hiring and specifically recruit IHCA graduates. Your certification is just the beginning — we’re invested in where you go next.

Yes! Every IHCA program is delivered in a hybrid format that includes three essential components:

• Online instruction — foundational coursework completed at your own pace
• In-person skills training — hands-on practice of the techniques and procedures used in real healthcare settings
• In-person clinical training — supervised experience in an actual healthcare environment, putting your skills to work before you ever enter the workforce

By the time you complete your program, you won’t just have a certification — you’ll have real, practiced experience that prepares you to contribute from day one.

Yes — and here’s exactly what that means for each program:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Certified Medication Technician/Aide (CMT/A)

Students completing these programs are preparing to sit for the Georgia State Certification Exam. Upon passing, graduates are officially placed on the Georgia State Registry:

• CNA Registry: Search the GA CNA Registry
• Medication Aide Registry: Search the GA Medication Aide Registry

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

Students completing the CPT program are preparing to sit for the National Certification Exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Upon passing, graduates are listed on the NHA’s national certification registry:

• NHA Registry: Verify NHA Certification

Recertification

All three certifications require recertification every two years to remain active and in good standing.

Have questions about the certification process? Contact us at (404) 913-1948 — we’re happy to walk you through it.