Launch a healthcare career in 4 to 18 months — without leaving your job.
Healthcare Clinical Institute trains adult learners for in-demand allied health roles through online coursework and local externships. Eight career-aligned programs. Open enrollment year-round. New cohorts every 4 weeks.
Pick your path into healthcare.
Every program is built around one outcome: getting you hired into an entry-level allied health role. Online coursework, local clinical externship, and lifetime career support — included.
Home Healthcare
Patient care in residential settings. Vital signs, mobility support, and care plan execution.
Physical Therapy Aide
Rehab support, equipment setup, and assisting licensed PTs in clinical settings.
Nursing Assistant
CNA-aligned clinical foundation. Patient care, documentation, and acute care basics.
Electronic Medical Records
Health IT, medical billing, and EHR system management for clinics and hospitals.
Dental Assistant
Chairside skills, radiography, infection control, and dental office administration.
Diagnostic Technician
Imaging, phlebotomy, and diagnostic lab procedures across clinical settings.
Physician Assistant Prep
Pre-PA program track with clinical hours, prerequisites, and application coaching.
Healthcare Administrator
Operations, compliance, and team leadership for clinics, hospitals, and care facilities.
Not sure which program fits?
Most adult learners come in unsure. The Healthcare Career Quiz matches you to one of our 8 programs based on your goals, schedule, and target salary — in under 3 minutes. No email required to see results.
Take the Career Quiz →From application to hired in 4 steps.
No SAT scores. No prior healthcare experience required. Open enrollment year-round, with new cohorts starting every 4 weeks.
Apply
Free 5-minute online application. No fees, no entrance exams. Admissions team reaches out within one business day.
Plan & Enroll
Speak with an enrollment advisor. Review program fit, financial aid, and start date. Lock in your cohort.
Learn Online
Complete coursework on your schedule. Interactive labs, live instructor sessions, and a dedicated student success coach.
Externship & Hire
120–240 hour clinical externship at a local partner site. Lifetime career services to land your first role and beyond.
Built for working adults.
Three commitments that shape every decision we make about how programs are designed, paced, and delivered.
100% Online Flexibility
Coursework runs on your schedule. Watch lectures, complete labs, and turn in work between shifts, after the kids are down, or on lunch breaks.
- Asynchronous lectures with live office hours
- Mobile-friendly LMS, downloadable for offline
- 2-week catch-up window built into every term
- No required weekday daytime attendance
Real Clinical Hours
Online theory only goes so far. Every program ends with a 120–240 hour clinical externship at a vetted partner facility — coordinated locally to you, not us.
- 200+ partner sites nationwide
- Dedicated externship coordinator per student
- Hours count toward state credentialing where applicable
- Many students get hired by their externship site
Lifetime Career Support
Career services don’t expire when you graduate. Resume reviews, interview prep, and job leads stay open as long as you need them — even years later.
- 1:1 resume and LinkedIn coaching
- Mock interviews with healthcare hiring managers
- Job board with employer-direct postings
- Free credential renewal reminders
The numbers behind the programs.
Allied health is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. economy. Here’s what graduates are walking into.
Faster than average growth
BLS projects 13% growth in healthcare support roles through 2032 — nearly 4x the average for all occupations.
Entry-level salary range
Typical first-role pay across our 8 programs. Healthcare Administrator graduates trend toward the upper end.
Qualify for some form of aid
Most students cover a meaningful share of tuition through federal aid, scholarships, employer reimbursement, or 0% payment plans.
Things people ask before applying.
Do I need prior healthcare experience or a college degree?
No. Our programs are designed for career changers and first-time healthcare students. The only requirement is a high school diploma or GED. We handle the rest.
Are these programs really fully online?
Coursework is 100% online and asynchronous — you complete it on your schedule. Every program ends with a clinical externship that takes place at a local partner facility coordinated to your area.
How much does it actually cost?
Total program tuition ranges from roughly $4,800 to $19,200 depending on program length. 87% of students qualify for federal aid, scholarships, or our 0% in-house payment plans starting at $349/month.
Are HCI programs accredited?
Yes. HCI programs are designed to meet or exceed the requirements for state credentialing where applicable, and we maintain partnerships with regional accrediting bodies. See our Accreditation page for the full list.
What if I can’t finish the program in the standard timeline?
You get a 2-week catch-up window built into every term, plus the option to pause for up to 90 days for life events. We work with students, not against schedules.
The next cohort starts in 4 weeks.
Apply free in 5 minutes. An admissions advisor will reach out within one business day with program options, financial aid estimates, and your earliest possible start date.