Healthcare Career Training in Kentucky — Get Certified with $0 Tuition
Ready for an in-demand healthcare career? If you live in Bluegrass Kentucky, you may qualify for 100% FREE training through WIOA funding. The eligibility process is easier than most people think — and Health Careers Training Institute (HCTI) walks you through every step of the referral, so you pay nothing out of pocket.
Fast-Track Healthcare Certification
Bluegrass Workforce Innovation Board Region
Fastest Program
CNA (3 Weeks)
WIOA Training Grant
100% Free ($0 Out of Pocket)
HCTI issues your Conditional Approval Letter upon pre-application and guides you through the KCC intake to secure funding.
900+
Students Trained
Since 2021
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3 Wks
Fastest Certification
CNA Day Class
100%
WIOA Eligible
Approved ETPL Provider
Free Healthcare Training via WIOA Individual Training Accounts (ITA)
Many residents qualify — it's a straightforward, no-pressure conversation with a Career Advisor. HCTI walks you through the referral process and provides your conditional acceptance letter.
Choose Your Healthcare Career Path
Most programs are 100% online and lead to national certification, eligible for 100% WIOA funding for qualified Bluegrass residents. The one exception is the CNA program — it is hybrid and leads to the Kentucky State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) certification, and you must arrange your own 36-hour clinical at an approved nursing home.
Certified Nurse Aide (SRNA / CNA)
Online theory + lab coursework leading to the Kentucky State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) certification — a Kentucky state credential. EXCEPTION: CNA is the only hybrid program — you must arrange your own 36-hour clinical at an approved nursing home. All other programs are 100% online.
Standard Tuition
$1,150 – $1,250
With WIOA Funding
$0 (Free)
Medical Assistant + Phlebotomy Track
Earn BOTH Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy certifications. Fully online coursework leading to NHA national certification — no commute required.
Standard Tuition
$3,000 – $3,500
With WIOA Funding
$0 (Free)
Pharmacy Technician
Prepare for retail or hospital pharmacy careers with dosage calculation, compounding basics, and PTCB national certification prep — fully online from anywhere in Kentucky.
Standard Tuition
$4,000
With WIOA Funding
$0 (Free)
EKG Technician
Excel in electrocardiography, cardiac anatomy, 12-lead placement, and physician cardiac diagnostics through convenient online instruction leading to NHA national certification.
Standard Tuition
$3,000
With WIOA Funding
$0 (Free)
Medical Billing & Coding
Master ICD-10-CM, CPT & HCPCS Level II coding to prepare for NHA CBCS national certification — 100% online, perfect for working from home.
Standard Tuition
$2,995
With WIOA Funding
$0 (Free)
Most programs are 100% online and lead to national certification. CNA is the one exception — it is hybrid and leads to the Kentucky State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) certification, and you must arrange your own 36-hour clinical with an approved nursing home.
How HCTI Walks You Through WIOA Referral to 100% Free Training
Navigating workforce grants can feel intimidating — but you don't have to do it alone. HCTI guides you from the very first pre-application until your funding is approved and you sit in class.
Complete HCTI's Pre-Application
Submit the short 2-minute pre-application below. You will receive your official HCTI Conditional Approval Letter right away.
HCTI Counselor Walkthrough
An HCTI Enrollment Counselor will contact you to walk you step-by-step through the WIOA referral process and KCC intake.
Work with KCC Career Coach (ITA Grant)
Connect with your Kentucky Career Center Career Coach to process your intake — resulting in Individual Training Account (ITA) funding approval.
Start Training & Earn Credentials
Begin your online or hybrid program, complete your coursework & clinical requirements, and earn state and national healthcare credentials.
We Walk You Through Every Single Step
When you submit your pre-application below, an HCTI Admissions Specialist will review your chosen program, issue your conditional acceptance, and connect directly with the Kentucky Career Center / Bluegrass Workforce team to support your WIOA referral.
Funding Help for Every Starting Point
Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, a displaced or laid-off worker, unemployed, earning below 70% of your area's median wage, or a worker with a disability — WIOA training assistance through the Kentucky Career Center / Bluegrass may be able to fund your HCTI program. Let us help you.
Stay-at-Home Moms
Re-entering the workforce and building a flexible, portable healthcare career that fits your family.
Displaced / Laid-Off Workers
Recently lost your job and ready to retrain quickly for a growing, in-demand industry.
Unemployed & Ready to Work
Seeking your first career or a fresh start in healthcare with full training support.
Low-Income Workers (Below 70% Median Wage)
Earning under 70% of your area's median wage? You may qualify for WIOA-funded retraining at $0 cost.
Workers with Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities seeking accessible training and a stable, accommodating healthcare career path.
Underemployed / Part-Time
Working part-time or in a low-wage role and ready for a full-time career with real advancement potential.
Not sure if you qualify? That's exactly what we're here for.
The eligibility rules are broader than most people expect — and we walk you through every step of the referral process at no cost to you. Complete the 2-minute pre-application and an HCTI counselor will help you find out what you may qualify for.
Let Us Help You — Start Here
Michelle Young, RN, MBA
Founder & Program Director • 40+ Yrs Exp
“I started HCTI because I believe healthcare education should be affordable, practical, and accessible. Many of our students qualify for 100% free training via WIOA, but have no idea where to start. We walk you through every step of the referral process so you can earn your credentials with confidence.”
Start With Our Free Funding Pre-Application
Complete the short form below. An HCTI representative will contact you immediately, issue your Conditional Approval Letter, and walk you step-by-step through the Bluegrass Workforce WIOA referral process.
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Everything You Need to Know About Free WIOA Funding
Is the training really 100% free through WIOA?
For most people who qualify, yes! WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) assistance through the Kentucky Career Center can cover your tuition, books, fees, and required course supplies 100% through an Individual Training Account (ITA) — so you pay $0 out of pocket. Many Bluegrass residents qualify, and the eligibility review is a friendly, no-pressure conversation with a Career Advisor. HCTI helps you prep for it so you walk in confident.
How does HCTI walk me through the referral process?
Once you submit your 2-minute pre-application, our team reviews your program choice and issues your official HCTI Conditional Approval Letter. We then guide you through the Bluegrass Workforce Innovation Board intake, tell you exactly what to say to your Career Advisor, and assist with any school documentation required to finalize your funding.
What if I am currently employed or working part-time?
You're in good company — many working adults, underemployed folks, and career-switchers qualify for WIOA training grants! Stay-at-home spouses, transitioning veterans, and displaced workers frequently qualify too. The eligibility criteria are broader than most people expect. Complete the pre-application and we'll help you see your options.
How fast can I finish and start working?
Our CNA Day program is only 3 weeks long! Phlebotomy is 5 weeks, EKG is 8 weeks, Medical Assistant is 10–12 weeks, and Pharmacy Tech is 3 months. Many graduates receive job offers within weeks of completing their credentials.
Do I arrange my own clinical, or does HCTI?
Most programs are 100% online and lead to national certification with no clinical requirement. The CNA program is the one exception — it is hybrid and leads to the Kentucky State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) certification, and you must arrange your own 36-hour clinical at an approved nursing home. HCTI provides all online theory, lab coursework, and guidance on finding an approved clinical site.