Healthcare Career Training Programs
Your Future in Healthcare Starts Here
Build practical skills. Gain confidence. Prepare for your next step in healthcare.
At Sticks Diagnostics & Healthcare Training Center, our career-focused programs combine structured instruction, hands-on training, and practical skill development to help students prepare for opportunities in the healthcare field. Whether you are beginning a new career, expanding your current skills, or preparing for national certification, our programs are designed to provide the knowledge, confidence, and real-world experience needed to move forward.
Getting Started
Sticks Diagnostics and Healthcare Training Center is an authorized training institution under the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC). To ensure student success and compliance, all applicants for our certificate programs must meet the following general requirements:
Age Requirement: Must be 17 years of age or older.
Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required for core certificate programs.
Identification: Government-issued photo ID and Social Security Card.
Health & Safety: Background checks, drug screenings, or immunization records may be required depending on your specific clinical program (e.g., Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant clinical rotations).
Join Us for Our Upcoming Open House!
Come tour our campus, meet our clinical instructors, and learn more about our certificate programs.
Whether you are looking to start a new career in Phlebotomy, Medical Assisting, Billing & Coding, or EKG, our team will be on-site to answer your questions about schedules, flexible payment options, and the enrollment process.
📅 Date: August 1, 2026
🕒 Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
📍 Location: 5459 North Henry Boulevard,
Suite C, Stockbridge, GA 30281
RSVP for the Open House
3 Steps to Enroll
1. Choose Your Pathway
Explore our curriculum tracks to see which field aligns with your goals:
Phlebotomy Technician (PT)
Medical Assistant (MA)
Medical Billing & Coding
EKG Technician
2. Submit Your Application & Documents
Click the registration link on your chosen program's schedule page. Complete the digital enrollment agreement and upload your required secondary school documentation or transcripts
3. Secure Your Seat
Review the program tuition schedule, choose your preferred flexible payment option or deposit structure, and confirm your orientation date.
For Phlebotomy Technician: 4 Weeks Program Length $43,660 NATIONAL MEDIAN ANNUAL PAY* 6% PROJECTED JOB GROWTH 2024–2034* 18,400 PROJECTED OPENINGS EACH YEAR* The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a national median annual wage of $43,660 for phlebotomists, with employment projected to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034. For Medical Assistant: 12 Weeks Program Length $44,200 NATIONAL MEDIAN ANNUAL PAY* 12% PROJECTED JOB GROWTH 2024–2034* 112,300 PROJECTED OPENINGS EACH YEAR* The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a national median annual wage of $44,200 for medical assistants and projects 12% employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
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For Phlebotomy Technician: 4 Weeks Program Length $43,660 NATIONAL MEDIAN ANNUAL PAY* 6% PROJECTED JOB GROWTH 2024–2034* 18,400 PROJECTED OPENINGS EACH YEAR* The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a national median annual wage of $43,660 for phlebotomists, with employment projected to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034. For Medical Assistant: 12 Weeks Program Length $44,200 NATIONAL MEDIAN ANNUAL PAY* 12% PROJECTED JOB GROWTH 2024–2034* 112,300 PROJECTED OPENINGS EACH YEAR* The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a national median annual wage of $44,200 for medical assistants and projects 12% employment growth from 2024 to 2034. 〰️
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EKG Technician
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Phlebotomy Technician ✳︎ Medical Assistant ✳︎ Medical Billing & Coding ✳︎ EKG Technician ✳︎
Become a confident, certified professional in blood collection and specimen safety.
Overview: Prepare for a high-demand career in phlebotomy through focused classroom instruction and hands-on skills training. This program is designed to guide you from foundational medical safety to mastering clinical draw techniques in a professional diagnostic environment.
What You’ll Learn:
Clinical Skills: Advanced venipuncture and capillary collection techniques, proper order of draw, and managing difficult draws.
Safety & Compliance: Patient identification protocols, infection control, specimen processing and handling, and lab safety regulations.
Professionalism: Patient bedside manner, effective communication, and healthcare workplace ethics.
Career Outlook: Position yourself for immediate opportunities in hospitals, commercial diagnostic laboratories, blood donation centers, outpatient clinics, and private medical practices.
Next Step: Provides the complete curriculum and practical hours required to confidently sit for national phlebotomy certification exams upon graduation.
Program Length: 4 Weeks
Tuition: $2,079
Next Cohort: August 24, 2026
Gain the specialized skills to monitor and analyze cardiac rhythms.
Overview: Build foundational skills in electrocardiography through focused instruction and hands-on clinical training. This program is designed to take you from cardiac anatomy to confidently operating diagnostic equipment in a fast-paced medical environment.
What You’ll Learn:
Clinical Skills: Patient preparation, precise 12-lead EKG electrode placement, and troubleshooting artifact or equipment interference.
Interpretation & Safety: Interpreting basic cardiac rhythms, recognizing life-threatening arrhythmias, and understanding emergency protocols.
Professionalism: Medical documentation, patient confidentiality (HIPAA), and professional clinical workflow.
Career Outlook: Position yourself for roles in cardiology practices, hospital telemetry units, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, and diagnostic laboratories.
Next Step: Provides the technical knowledge and practical training required to confidently sit for national EKG technician certification exams.
Program Length: 3 Weeks
Tuition: $2,079
Next Cohort: August 24, 2026
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The ultimate versatile path to both clinical and administrative excellence.
Overview: Prepare for a dynamic, high-demand career through dual-focus training in clinical care and medical office management. This comprehensive program ensures you graduate as a highly versatile asset to any healthcare team.
What You’ll Learn:
Clinical Care: Measuring vital signs, patient intake, assisting with minor office procedures, basic laboratory testing, phlebotomy, and EKG placement.
Administrative Operations: Medical office workflows, electronic health records (EHR) management, appointment scheduling, and patient communication.
Professional Readiness: Advanced healthcare ethics, medical terminology, and workplace professionalism.
Career Outlook: Highly versatile opportunities in primary care clinics, urgent care centers, specialty medical practices, and outpatient facilities.
Next Step: Full curriculum prep to qualify and sit for comprehensive national Medical Assistant certification exams.
Program Length: 16 Weeks
Tuition: $5,979
Next Cohort: August 24, 2026
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A Learning Environment Built for Your Success
From classroom instruction to practical skills training, Sticks provides students with the space, support, and hands-on experience needed to build confidence and prepare for the healthcare workforce.
Multiple Learning Spaces. Small Class Sizes. Career-Focused Training.