You do not need to have your entire career mapped out before taking the next step. You do need clear information about what you will learn, how training fits your life, and what it costs.
If you are comparing healthcare training in Lansing or Flint, start with your interests. Do you enjoy helping people with daily care? Are you interested in blood collection? Would you like to develop a broader set of clinical and administrative skills?
DRM International Learning Center has served Michigan since 2002. Here is a practical starting point for comparing four of our healthcare programs.
| Program | Training focus | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Aide / CNA | Foundational patient care through lecture, lab, and clinical training | $1,535 |
| Phlebotomy Technician | Blood collection through lecture and hands-on lab training | $2,049 |
| Clinical Medical Assistant | Clinical skills and administrative fundamentals | $5,000 |
| Patient Care Technician | Patient care, phlebotomy, and electrocardiography | $3,200 |
Review each program page and ask admissions to confirm the schedule, campus availability, admission requirements, included supplies, and any additional costs. Training completion, certification, and employer hiring requirements are separate steps.
Nurse aide training may fit someone who wants to build foundational care skills and is comfortable working closely with people. DRM’s published CNA program combines lecture, lab, and clinical training in a two-week format.
Before enrolling, discuss the daily time commitment, clinical requirements, physical demands of the work, and the steps required for the Michigan nurse aide examination. Explore Nurse Aide training.
DRM’s phlebotomy program focuses on blood collection and includes hands-on venipuncture labs. The published program length is two weeks.
Ask about supervised practice, attendance expectations, and the requirements for the certification pathway you intend to pursue. Consider how comfortable you feel working around needles and helping people who may feel anxious during blood collection. Explore Phlebotomy Technician training.
DRM’s published eight-week Clinical Medical Assistant program includes clinical skills, patient communication, and administrative fundamentals such as scheduling and records management.
Ask admissions to explain the clinical component and exact certification-exam eligibility requirements. Program length alone does not tell you everything about a course; compare instructional hours, practice opportunities, and credential requirements. Explore Clinical Medical Assistant training.
DRM’s Patient Care Technician program brings together patient care, phlebotomy, and electrocardiography. It may interest students who want to explore several related skills in one training pathway.
Ask admissions to confirm the current program length, class schedule, and certification steps before planning around a start date. Explore Patient Care Technician training.
Choosing a program is also a practical decision about your time and support system. Before registering, write down your plan for transportation, childcare if needed, work hours, study time, and required documents. Bring any concerns to admissions early so you can understand the requirements before committing.
Michigan Works! and state scholarship programs may be worth exploring, depending on your circumstances and the training program. Do not assume that every student or every program qualifies. Funding providers must confirm eligibility and any required authorization.
Our Tuition & Funding guide explains potential paths and links to official information. Admissions can discuss your questions without promising an award.
You can be interested in healthcare and still be unsure where to begin. Tell us which activities interest you, your preferred campus, and when you hope to train. We will help you understand the available options.
Request program information or email info@drmilc.com.
Program information and tuition reviewed October 27, 2026. Confirm current schedules and requirements with DRM admissions. Employment and certification outcomes are not guaranteed.