TIA School of Allied Health

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) Course at TIA School of Allied Health in Garden City, New York, prepares students to provide direct patient care in healthcare settings, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily activities, collecting specimens, and performing basic medical procedures. The course may prepare graduates for the National Certified Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) exam. Delivered through classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and supervised clinical experiences, the course runs for 120 hours and includes weekday daytime and evening scheduling. Admission requires a Certified Nursing Assistant credential and a high school diploma or equivalent. The curriculum covers healthcare delivery, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, infection control, patient safety, patient assessment, communication, and medical equipment use.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Next start: Oct 5, 2026
• Leads to: National Certified Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) exam
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)

The Certified EKG Technician Course at TIA School of Allied Health in Garden City, New York, trains students to perform electrocardiograms, prepare patients for cardiac monitoring, obtain rhythm strips, and support physicians with test results. The course prepares students for a national EKG technician certification exam. It is delivered through live, in-person instruction with hands-on laboratory practice and runs for about four weeks; weekday, evening, and weekend schedules are offered at the Garden City or Manhattan locations. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED. The course covers cardiovascular structures and functions, heart electrical conduction, EKG rhythm identification, stress testing, Holter monitoring, and related technician duties.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Next start: Sep 28, 2026
• Tuition: Registration, labs, procedure videos, and an exam simulator are included in tuition.
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)

TIA School of Allied Health’s Certified Medical Assistant Training Course in New York City is offered in Garden City, New York. The program trains students in clinical and administrative medical assisting, including patient vital signs, examinations, medication administration, laboratory procedures, office operations, and electronic health records. It prepares graduates to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant examination from the National Healthcareer Association, along with related EKG and phlebotomy certification exams. The course is delivered live and in person for 900 hours, including classroom instruction, skills training, and a 300-hour internship. Admission requires a minimum high school diploma or equivalent GED.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Tuition: Registration; books; labs; procedure videos; exam simulator
• Leads to: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from National Healthcareer Association; Certified EKG Technician (CCMA) from National Healthcareer Association; Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CCMA) from National Healthcareer Association; Medical Assistant (MA1) from MedCA
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)

TIA School of Allied Health offers its Certified Medical Billing and Coding Course in New York City or Long Island, with classes held in Manhattan or Garden City, New York. The program trains students to code medical procedures and diagnoses, submit claims to insurance companies and government programs, and understand medical billing processes. It prepares graduates to take the National Healthcareer Association exam and become a Nationally Certified Medical Billing and Coder. The course is delivered live in person with hands-on labs and runs for 90 hours. Admission requires basic computer skills and a high school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED or TASC.

At a glance

• Format: IN_PERSON
• Leads to: National Healthcareer Association exam and national certification as a Medical Billing and Coder
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)

TIA School of Allied Health’s CNA Training Course in New York City, New York, prepares students for nursing assistant work and the New York State Department of Health Nurses Aide Exam. Training covers classroom skills, hands-on practice, procedure videos, and exam preparation, with an externship included. The course is delivered in person at the Manhattan or Long Island location and runs for 125 hours, with weekday, evening, and weekend class schedules available. Admission requires a minimum high school diploma or equivalent GED or TASC, as well as a physical of health.

At a glance

• Format: IN_PERSON
• Next start: Sep 28, 2026
• Tuition: Registration, books, labs, procedure videos, and exam simulator are included in tuition.
• Leads to: New York State Department of Health Nurses Aide Exam
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)

TIA School of Allied Health’s Certified Phlebotomy Technician Course is offered in Garden City, New York. The program trains students in venous blood withdrawal, glucose testing, centrifuge use, hemoglobin measurement, and related laboratory procedures, preparing them to take the National Healthcareer Association exam and become a Nationally Certified Phlebotomist. It is delivered as a live, in-person course with hands-on laboratory training and runs for less than four weeks. A high school diploma or GED is required for admission.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Next start: Sep 28, 2026
• Tuition: Registration, labs, procedure videos, and an exam simulator are included in tuition.
• Leads to: National Healthcareer Association exam
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)