Chosen Healthcare Institute

Chosen Healthcare Institute’s Medical Assistant Program in Charlotte, North Carolina, prepares students to perform administrative and clinical duties in healthcare offices, including vital signs, medication administration, medical records, specimen collection, and instrument handling. The program leads to eligibility for the NHA Exam for MA. It consists of five courses totaling 526 hours, followed by 200 hours of internship, and runs for approximately five to seven months. The suggested course sequence includes Certified Nursing Assistant I, Medication Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant II, Phlebotomy, and Electrocardiogram Tech. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old and to provide a high school, GED, or college transcript, government-issued identification, and a Social Security card. A physical examination, criminal background check, and TB test completed within one calendar year are also required.

Chosen Healthcare Institute’s Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) program in Charlotte, North Carolina, trains students in nursing skills such as taking vital signs, communicating with patients and healthcare team members, and assisting with activities of daily living. The program prepares graduates for work as certified nursing assistants and nurse aides. It is delivered in a hybrid format over approximately four weeks, with weekday daytime and evening schedule options. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old and to provide a high school, GED, or college transcript, government-issued identification, and a Social Security card. Physical examination, criminal background check, and tuberculosis testing are also required within the stated enrollment period.

Chosen Healthcare Institute’s EKG Technician program in Charlotte, North Carolina, trains students to understand basic heart anatomy and functions and effectively read electrocardiograms. Completion makes students eligible to take the NHA Exam at Chosen Healthcare Institute or a PSI testing center. The program is delivered through in-person classes over four weeks, with 60 total hours consisting of classroom and laboratory instruction; classes meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old and to provide a high school transcript, GED transcript, or college transcript, along with government-issued identification and a Social Security card. A physical exam, criminal background check, and TB test completed within the required one-year period are also required for enrollment.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Next start: October 19th – November 12th
• Leads to: NHA Exam
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)

Chosen Healthcare Institute’s Phlebotomy Technician program in Charlotte, North Carolina, trains students to draw blood safely for laboratory tests and procedures, covering terminology, anatomy and physiology, needle techniques, and infection and safety precautions. Completion of the course and clinical makes students eligible to take the NHA Exam. The program is delivered in a hybrid format and runs for four weeks, with classroom and laboratory instruction. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old and provide a high school or GED transcript or a college transcript, government-issued identification, and a Social Security card. The program also requires a physical exam, criminal background check, and TB test completed within the specified timeframe.

At a glance

• Format: Hybrid
• Next start: October 5th – November 5th
• Leads to: NHA Exam

Chosen Healthcare Institute’s Medical Billing and Coding Technician program in Charlotte, North Carolina, trains students to bill and code patient services for doctors’ offices, hospitals, insurers, Medicaid, and Medicare, and prepares graduates for certification as a Certified Medical Billing and Coding Technician. The course runs for five weeks with Monday-through-Thursday evening classes and includes classroom and lab instruction. Admission requires students to be at least 18 years old, provide a high school or GED transcript or a college transcript, and submit a driver’s license or other government-issued identification and a Social Security card. The program also requires a completed application, criminal background check, physical examination, and tuberculosis test.

Chosen Healthcare Institute’s Medication Aide program in Charlotte, North Carolina, prepares participants to meet the requirements of the Medication Aide Act and assume medication aide responsibilities in assisted living, nursing, and intermediate care settings. Training covers basic medication administration by unlicensed personnel in a skilled nursing facility setting. The course runs for one week with weekday classes and includes classroom and laboratory instruction. Admission requires participants to be at least 18 years old, provide a high school, GED, or college transcript, and submit a current Certified Nurse Aide I Registry record. Government-issued identification and a Social Security card are also required. A physical exam, criminal background check, and TB test completed within the previous year are required after registration.

Chosen Healthcare Institute’s CPR (BLS) program in Charlotte, North Carolina, trains participants in first response to life-threatening or limb-threatening medical emergencies caused by illness or injury. The class covers first aid that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation and supports immediate care before more advanced medical treatment. The program is delivered as a one-day class, with scheduled instruction running during a three-hour afternoon session. Admission requirements are not stated in the available program information. The course is presented as an active offering with scheduled class dates, although availability is subject to confirmation. The program page identifies the training as CPR (BLS) and describes its emergency-response focus; it does not identify a separate credential, examination, or license associated with completion.

Chosen Health Care Institute’s Pharmacy Technician program in Charlotte, North Carolina, trains students to assist pharmacists with medication order processing, inventory, compounding, packaging, and prescription balances. The course prepares graduates for certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician and eligibility to take the PTCB Exam after completing the course and internship. It runs for 10 weeks and includes 240 course hours, with classroom and lab instruction; the listed schedule meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, provide a high school, GED, or college transcript, and submit government-issued identification and a Social Security card. Physical examination, criminal background check, tuberculosis test, and drug test documentation are also required.