Quick Facts

• Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
• Address: 1441 29th St, Suite 30-307, West Des Moines, IA 50266
• School Type: Private Healthcare Training & Certification Center
• Programs Offered: Basic CNA, Advanced CNA/Patient Care Technician, Medication Aide, Phlebotomy, Medication Manager, Pharmacy Technician, LPN IV Therapy, CPR/BLS and continuing education
• Training Style: Hybrid healthcare training, clinical/lab practice and fully online specialty courses depending on program
• Tuition Range: Approximately $79–$895 for several currently published courses; specialized courses vary
• Program Length: 20 hours to several weeks depending on course; Basic CNA is 75 hours
• Online Programs Available: Yes — Advanced CNA and Pharmacy Technician are currently advertised as 100% online
• Hybrid Learning: Yes
• Financial Aid: Traditional federal FAFSA aid is not advertised; students are commonly self-pay or employer-funded
• Class Options: Online, hybrid, laboratory and clinical training depending on program
• Approval: Iowa DIAL-approved CNA training and CNA state-testing location
• Average Rating: ⭐ 4.9 (250 Reviews)
• Website: Official website

Overview

Health Tech Associates is a specialized healthcare career-training provider in West Des Moines. Founded in 2020, it has expanded from CNA education into a broader catalog that includes Advanced CNA/Patient Care Technician, Medication Aide, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, IV training and other healthcare certifications.

Unlike a traditional community college, Health Tech focuses heavily on short-term workforce credentials. Its delivery model is also unusually flexible: some courses combine online coursework with in-person skills labs or clinicals, while others are entirely online.

Health Tech states that it is approved by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) for CNA training and CNA state testing.

Programs Offered

75-Hour Certified Nursing Assistant

The Basic CNA course requires 75 hours of training and currently costs:

• Tuition and books — $895
• TB tests — $35 each, with two required if obtained through the school
• Scrubs — approximately $35–$45 if purchased there
• Gait belt — $25
• COVID exemption form — $30 if applicable

Applicants must be at least 16 years old, pass the applicable background-check requirements and meet health documentation requirements.

The school currently schedules its CNA program in roughly three-week blocks. For example, September 2026 runs September 7–27, while October runs October 5–25, with dedicated lab and clinical dates.

Health Tech requires 100% attendance, including online coursework, labs, clinicals and skills sessions.

Advanced CNA / Patient Care Technician

The Advanced CNA/PCT course adds another 75 hours, creating a combined 150-hour training path when paired with basic CNA. The current Advanced CNA program is:

• 100% online
• Self-paced
• Up to 30 days to complete
• $895 published tuition
• No separate state test required by the school for completion

Health Tech recommends completing the basic 75-hour CNA course first.

Certified Medication Aide

The current Medication Aide program costs $725 including tuition and books and runs for approximately four weeks, meeting twice weekly at the West Des Moines center while also incorporating online coursework. Students must then complete at least 20 practicum hours with an RN preceptor at their facility.

Prerequisites include being at least 18, having worked at the facility for at least 480 hours, obtaining RN supervision for the practicum and receiving a director-of-nursing recommendation.

Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy is a 10-day hybrid program:

• First nine days — asynchronous online coursework
• Final day — in-person laboratory instruction
• Current tuition/book cost — $750

Students practice first on simulation arms before progressing to supervised live needle sticks after demonstrating safe technique.

Medication Manager

The Medication Manager course is an especially inexpensive short credential:

• 20 total hours
• 12 hours self-paced online
• 8 hours supervised workplace skill check
• Up to 60 days to complete
• $79 total cost

Tuition & Financial Aid

Health Tech does not prominently advertise participation in traditional federal Title IV/FAFSA financial aid, so I would mark the Directorist field as:

Financial Aid: Employer sponsorship/self-pay; traditional federal aid not prominently advertised.

The school specifically says its Basic CNA tuition is due at enrollment and that many students either self-pay or receive employer support.

Current published examples:

• Medication Manager — $79
• Certified Medication Aide — $725
• Phlebotomy — $750
• Basic CNA — $895
• Advanced CNA/PCT — $895

CNA State Testing

Health Tech is also a DIAL-approved CNA skills-testing location.

Current testing fees are:

• Skills test — $135
• Written test — $85

Testing takes place at the West Des Moines training center.

Why Students Choose This School

• Short healthcare programs
• DIAL-approved CNA training/testing
• Hybrid CNA and phlebotomy education
• 100% online Advanced CNA/PCT option
• Online Pharmacy Technician program
• Frequent CNA class starts
• Employer-sponsored tuition may be available
• Clear published pricing for many courses
• Healthcare-focused rather than general education

Career Opportunities

Depending on the program and required credentials, students can prepare for work as:

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Patient Care Technician
• Medication Aide
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Medication Manager
• Pharmacy Technician
• Healthcare Support Worker

Students must still satisfy Iowa registry, certification or employer requirements applicable to their chosen occupation.

Student Reviews

Based on your supplied Google data:

⭐ Average Rating: 4.9 (250 Reviews)

That is one of the strongest ratings in this Iowa batch and is supported by a relatively large number of reviews. Because Health Tech also administers CNA tests, some reviews may reflect testing rather than full-course enrollment, so prospective students should distinguish between the two experiences.

Enrollment Tips

CNA students should budget beyond the advertised $895 tuition because TB testing, scrubs, a gait belt and state testing can add to the total cost.

Also pay close attention to the 100% attendance policy. Missing a required lab, clinical or skills session can delay or prevent successful completion.

Bottom Line

Health Tech Associates is a strong specialized listing for TradeSchoolScout’s healthcare category. It offers a genuinely flexible mix of CNA, Patient Care Technician, Medication Aide, Phlebotomy and online healthcare credentials, with transparent current pricing on many programs. The 75-hour CNA course currently costs $895, while shorter options range as low as $79 for Medication Manager training.