Our instructors employed by Aspire Healthcare Solutions have obtained advanced degrees in nursing, healthcare administration, and education. CNA instructors are certified by the Missouri DHSS
Admission Requirements for Phlebotomy Technician Program
Courses Offered
Hybrid CNA January 17th 2023
Hybrid CNA January 16th 2023
Hybrid CNA March 6th 2023
Hybrid CNA March 7th 2023
Admission Requirements for EKG Technician Program
Accelerated Hybrid CNA
Hybrid Phlebotomy
Admission Requirements for Patient Care Technician Program
Admission Requirements for CNA Program
Certified Nursing Assistant Program $1275* (4 bi-weekly payments of $318) (Some supplies are at an additional cost)
Do you need a change in your career or have dreamed of working in the nursing field? Our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program is just right for you. We offer CNA classes in St. Louis, with both a day/evening option, lasting 12 or 16-weeks, meeting 2 days per week. We are now offering a hybrid CNA 10-week class which consists on 75 hours of online training and 100 hours of compentancy/skills training. Students will complete 6 weeks of online training with 1 week of skills training in the classroom setting, and 6 weeks of clinical. This will overlap for a total of 10 weeks. The purpose of the nurse assistant training program is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic care services to residents in long-term care facilities, home health agencies, and some hospitals. The program prepares the student to function in the role of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) in assisting in direct patient care. Upon completion of this course, the student will be eligible to take final examination to become certified as a nursing assistant.
*Note: exam fees are not included in tuition amount
Phlebotomy Technician $925* (3 bi-weekly payments of $308)
The purpose of the Phlebotomy Technician program is to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in a variety of healthcare environments utilizing proper specimen collection and handling. We offer both a day/evening 7-week program. For 6 weeks students will meet twice per for 4 hours for theory/classroom. The final week of the program, students will be provided the opportunity to complete a clinical externship working with a healthcare provider in one of the areas largest hospital systems. Upon completion of this course, students will eligible to take the Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam.
*Note: supplies, fees and exam fees are not included in tuition amount
EKG Technician $800* (3 bi-weekly payments of $266)
The purpose of the EKG Technician program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) and function as EKG Technicians in a variety of healthcare settings. EKG Technicians are employed in hospitals, doctor’s offices, urgent care, ER departments, cardiac testing labs, virtual monitoring stations, and other acute care settings. In this course, emphasis is placed on cardiac anatomy, electrophysiology, waveforms and measurements, Holter monitoring, stress testing, and obtaining ECGs. Upon completion, students will be prepared to take EKG Technician certification exam. The EKG Technician consists of 48 hours of theory over a six (6) week period.
*Note: supplies, fees and exam fees are not included in tuition amount
Patient Care Technician $2600* (payment plan differs in length)
The purpose of the Patient Care Technician (PCT) program is to the provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in a variety of healthcare environments such as long-term care facilities, hospitals, home health agencies, urgent care, laboratories, cardiology departments and other acute care settings. The Patient Care Technician program provides competency in the fundamentals of patient care, basic nursing assistant care, as well as training in EKG and phlebotomy. Upon completion, the student will be prepared and eligible to take the CNA certification exam for the state of Missouri, Phlebotomy Technician certification exam, and the EKG Technician certification exam. The Patient Care Technician is a total of 301-contact hours including theory and clinical. This program is a 18-weeks in length.
*Note: supplies, fees and exam fees are not included in tuition amount
Program Dates
CNA Program
Hybrid CNA 10-weeks: February 8th 2022
Patient Care Technician
Day 18-week PCT course: Spring/Summer
Phlebotomy Program
Evening 7-week Phlebotomy course: Spring/Summer
EKG Technician Program
Day 6-week EKG Technician course- TBD
Schedule of Classes
CNA Program
Hybrid CNA 10-weeks training program. 6 weeks online theory, 1 week of skills training, and 6 weeks of clinical training. This training will overlap for a total of 10 weeks.
12-week CNA Program
Day Classes: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am- 3:15 pm
Clinical: Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 am- 3:15 pm
Day Classes: Monday and Wednesday 9:00 am- 3:15 pm
Clinical: Monday and Wednesday 6:30 am- 3:15 pm
Evening Classes: Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 pm- 10:15 pm,
Clinical: Tuesday and Thursday 2:45 pm- 10:45 pm
16-week CNA Program
Day Classes: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am- 1:00 pm
Clinical: Tuesday and Thursday 6:45 am- 3:15 pm
Evening Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Clinical: Tuesday and Thursday 2:45 pm- 10:45 pm
Patient Care Technician
Day classes: Monday and Wednesday 9:00 am- 3:15pm
Clinical/externship: Monday and Wednesday 12 hour shifts TBD
Phlebotomy Technician
Evening classes: Monday and Wednesday 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm for 6 weeks.
Clinical externship: Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day for 5 days. Weekend rotation is also available.
EKG Technician
Day class: Monday and Wednesday 9 am- 1 pm for 6 weeks