Real healthcare careers, 4–18 months from now.
From Home Healthcare Aide (4 months) to Healthcare Administrator (18 months), every HCI program ends in a recognized credential, includes a clinical externship, and is backed by lifetime career services.
Pick the program that fits your goals.
Programs are grouped by focus area. Each card shows duration, credential earned, and entry-level salary range.
Home Healthcare Aide
Personal care, basic clinical assistance, and companionship for patients recovering at home or living with chronic conditions. The fastest-growing healthcare role in America.
Physical Therapy Aide
Hands-on rehab support: helping patients with mobility exercises, prepping treatment areas, and assisting licensed PTs in clinics, hospitals, and outpatient facilities.
Nursing Assistant
CNA-aligned clinical foundation. Vital signs, patient hygiene, mobility, infection control, and direct patient care under licensed nursing supervision.
Electronic Medical Records
Health IT and medical billing — the back-office engine of every clinic and hospital. EHR systems, ICD-10 coding, claim submission, and HIPAA compliance.
Dental Assistant
Chairside support, dental imaging, infection control, instrument sterilization, and front-office administration. Dual clinical and operational training.
Diagnostic Technician
Imaging fundamentals and phlebotomy. Specimen collection, basic ultrasound assistance, EKG, and lab procedures across hospital and outpatient settings.
Physician Assistant Prep
Pre-PA pathway: anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, clinical math, and 1,000+ patient contact hours toward PA school admission requirements.
Healthcare Administrator
Operations, team leadership, healthcare finance, regulatory compliance, and patient flow management for clinics, hospitals, and multi-site practices.
Compare all 8 programs.
Sortable comparison of duration, credential type, externship hours, and entry-level salary range.
| Program | Duration | Externship | Entry Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Healthcare Aide | 4 months | 120 hrs | $32K–$40K | |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 6 months | 160 hrs | $34K–$42K | |
| Nursing Assistant | 6 months | 180 hrs | $33K–$41K | |
| Electronic Medical Records | 8 months | 140 hrs | $40K–$52K | |
| Dental Assistant | 9 months | 200 hrs | $39K–$48K | |
| Diagnostic Technician | 12 months | 240 hrs | $45K–$58K | |
| Physician Assistant Prep | 12 months | Prep Track | 1000+ hrs | $38K–$50K |
| Healthcare Administrator | 18 months | Diploma | 240 hrs | $58K–$78K |
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