Health Career Institute

The Health Career Institute seeks to contribute toward meeting the health care needs of the community by offering planned educational activities designed to update knowledge and skill, prepare the learner to practice in different areas of expertise by learning new skills, and/or promote personal growth/enrichment for individuals in the healthcare profession and the community.

HCI Technical Programs

Certified Nursing Assistant:
This Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) approved program prepares students for employment in long-term care facilities, home health agencies and hospitals where basic bedside nursing care is needed.

Practical Nursing:
Practical Nursing is the practice of nursing under the direction of a licensed physician, optometrist, dentist, psychologist, or registered nurse. Upon completion of the program the graduate is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

Phlebotomy:
The Phlebotomy student will learn to draw and prepare blood samples. This program provides education and training to become a Certified Phlebotomist.

Complementary Therapies / Therapeutic Massage:
This certificate program provides training in complementary therapies incorporating the holistic approach of both caring and comfort as a part of the healing process.

Patient Services Coordinator / Administrative Medical Assistant:
Classroom coursework prepares the student for working with medical records, insurance claims and the handling of other front office procedures in the healthcare setting. The student has the opportunity to participate in on-site medical office activities as part of this program.