Academy of Healthcare Excellence

What Academy of Healthcare Excellence does

Academy of Healthcare Excellence (AHE) is a private, for-profit vocational healthcare training school headquartered in Vineland, New Jersey, with additional campuses in Pleasantville (Atlantic County) and Pennsauken (Camden County). The school delivers short-duration certification programs — Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Certified Home-Maker Home Health Aide (CHHA), Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Certified EKG Technician, Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA, currently suspended), Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (online), and Certified Patient Care Tech (CPCT, currently suspended) — alongside a 13-month, 1,560-clock-hour Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program that holds NJ Board of Nursing provisional accreditation and prepares graduates for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam. AHE also runs a monthly American Heart Association BLS-approved CPR community class. The school self-reports more than 2,000 cumulative graduates and has assembled a regional placement network into South Jersey healthcare employers including Bayada, LabCorp, Quest Labs, Inspira, Spring Oak, and Complete Care.

The underlying technology is operational rather than digital: classroom-based instruction with capped 20-student cohorts, rolling monthly enrollment for certification tracks, and two LPN start seasons per year (Fall/Winter and Winter/Spring). The school does not participate in federal financial aid. Its revenue model is tuition-based, with the LPN program priced at $26,400 total ($22,800 tuition) and a $30 non-refundable application fee; certification program pricing varies by track. Students fund tuition through a mix of self-pay, Ascent Funding private loans, flexible in-house payment plans (with up to 25% or $1,000 discounts for bundled dual/triple certification enrollment), and government workforce development vouchers. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via the aheschools.com website and physical campus enrollment, supplemented by referral partnerships with seven NJ County One Stop Career Centers, Pathstone Corporation (National Farmworker Jobs Program), and the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services — collectively covering Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties.

AHE serves primarily adult learners seeking entry into entry-level and mid-tier healthcare roles, with secondary demand from current healthcare workers and community members seeking CPR/BLS certification. The school is privately held, has approximately 10 employees, operates without disclosed revenue or funding, and shows no AI/ML capability, proprietary software, or external technology investment. Its competitive position rests on regulatory accreditation (NJ Board of Nursing), local brand reputation, government workforce development channel access, and employer placement relationships — rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Academy of Healthcare Excellence

Legal name

Academy of Healthcare Excellence

Website

https://aheschools.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Academy of Healthcare Excellence is a private vocational school in South Jersey operating campuses in Vineland, Pleasantville, and Pennsauken, delivering NJ Board of Nursing-accredited LPN training plus short healthcare certifications (CNA, CHHA, EKG, Phlebotomy, Billing & Coding) to adult learners entering the regional healthcare workforce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Vocational Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Patient Care Technician (PCT) (EDAOAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Certifications (EDAAANAI), Home Health Aide (HHA) & Personal Care Aide (PCA) (EDAOAJAM), Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB), Healthcare & Medical Licensure Exam Prep (USMLE/COMLEX, NCLEX, Dentistry, Pharmacy, PA) (EDANAIAA)

Keywords

• Healthcare vocational training
• Nursing certification programs
• Medical assistant training
• LPN education
• Healthcare career training

Headquarters

HQ city

Vineland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition - LPN Program: The Licensed Practical Nurse program costs $26,400 total ($22,800 tuition). This is a 13-month program (54 weeks) offered in both day and night classes. Students can pay through private loans, payment plans, or workforce development vouchers.
2. Certification Program Tuition: Various certification programs (CNA, CHHA, CMA, CCMA, EKG, Phlebotomy, Billing & Coding, CPCT) offered at different price points. Students can bundle programs for discounts.
3. Application Fees: $30 non-refundable application fee for LPN program enrollment.
4. Student Loans - Ascent Funding Partnership: Partnership with Ascent Funding to provide private student loans for tuition. Ascent offers flexible, student-friendly payment options to help cover program costs.
5. Payment Plans: Standard payment plan options with flexible terms for all programs. Tuition discount plan offers up to 25% off or $1,000 off for dual or triple certification program enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Academy of Healthcare Excellence is a privately operated vocational training school that delivers healthcare certification and licensure programs — including Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Certified Home-Maker Home Health Aide (CHHA), Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), EKG Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Billing & Coding Specialist, and a 54-week Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program — to adult learners across South Jersey through its campuses in Vineland and Pleasantville. The school partners with NJ One Stop Career Centers, Pathstone Corporation, and DVRS to channel eligible students into free workforce-funded training, and also offers monthly AHA BLS CPR classes to the community.

Product overview

Academy of Healthcare Excellence is a healthcare education institution offering multiple certification programs for students seeking careers in the healthcare field. The institution provides a Triple Certification Program allowing students to start at any month, as well as individual and dual certification pathways. Programs include Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Certified Home-Maker Home Health Aide (CHHA), Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified EKG Technician, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (online), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with NJ Board of Nursing accreditation, CPR Training (AHA BLS approved), and Certified Patient Care Tech (CPCT). The school operates two campuses in New Jersey (Vineland and Pleasantville) and offers flexible enrollment options including day and night classes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Department of Labor certified program preparing students to work in nursing homes and hospitals (e.g., Veterans Memorial Vineland). Designed for adult learners entering the healthcare workforce.
• Certified Home-Maker Home Health Aide (CHHA) Board of Nursing certified program preparing graduates for work in assisted living facilities, home care agencies, adult day cares, and group homes (e.g., Bayada Home Care, Griswold, Excellent Homecare of South Jersey, Inspira Life).
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Program preparing students for work in assisted living facilities, group homes, and long-term care facilities (e.g., Spring Oak Assisted Living).
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) NHA-certified program preparing graduates for work in doctors' offices and urgent care centers (e.g., Complete Care Medical Center, Inspira Urgent Care Facility). Note: temporarily not offered due to COVID-19 protocols.
• Certified EKG Technician (EKG) NHA-certified program preparing graduates for work in cardiology offices and ERs (e.g., Heart House, hospitals); requires NJ State CNA license.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) NHA-certified program preparing graduates for work in doctors' offices, phlebotomy labs, and companies (e.g., LabCorp, Quest Labs).
• Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (Online) Online NHA-certified program preparing graduates for billing departments or work-from-home positions in medical billing for doctors' offices, medical facilities, or hospitals (e.g., Reliance Medical Billing).
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) NJ Board of Nursing accredited (provisional) 1,560-clock-hour / 54-week (13-month) program with day and night class options, preparing graduates for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. Enrolling at Vineland and Pleasantville campuses. Total cost $26,400 ($22,800 tuition) plus $30 application fee.
• CPR Training Certification American Heart Association (AHA) BLS approved monthly community program offered to students, alumni, and the general public, with 9am and 1pm Friday sessions.
• Certified Patient Care Tech (CPCT) NHA-certified program preparing graduates for hospital work. Currently not being offered due to COVID-19 protocols.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2000 students graduated and placed in healthcare careers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Atlantic County One Stop Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated at 2 S Main St, Pleasantville, NJ 08232. Phone: (609) 485-0052. Workforce development center providing training grants to eligible unemployed individuals, food stamp recipients, Medicaid recipients, and part-time workers.
• Burlington County One Stop Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated at 795 Woodlane Rd, Westampton, NJ 08060. Phone: (609) 518-3900. County workforce development center offering training grants for eligible residents.
• Camden County One Stop Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated at 101 Woodcrest Rd #127, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003. Phone: (856) 549-0626. County workforce development center for job training and placement services.
• Cape May County One Stop Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated at 3810 New Jersey Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260. Phone: (609) 729-0997. County workforce center providing employment services and training opportunities.
• Cumberland County One Stop Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated at 3322 College Dr, Vineland, NJ 08360. Phone: (856) 696-6600. County workforce center serving the Vineland campus area.
• Gloucester County One Stop Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated at 215 Crown Point Rd, Thorofare, NJ 08086. Phone: (856) 384-3700. County workforce development center for job training services.
• Salem County One Stop Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated at 174 E Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079. Phone: (856) 935-7007. County workforce center providing employment and training services.
• Pathstone CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated at 78 W Landis Ave, Vineland, NJ 08360. Phone: (856) 696-1000. Workforce development organization offering National Farmworker Jobs Program (individuals with 51% agricultural income) and Youth Programs (out-of-school youth 18-24 years old) for free training.
• New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing services to individuals with disabilities who have substantial impediment to employment. Helps eligible individuals achieve employment outcomes consistent with their strengths and capabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ATA College: Multi-campus healthcare career school offering nursing and allied health certifications, with comparable program mix (CNA, medical assisting) and similar tuition-financing structure.
• Fortis Institute: Multi-state career college network with LPN, medical assisting, and other allied-health certifications. Operates at similar price points and serves a comparable entry-level healthcare student demographic.
• Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology: Private healthcare career school with nursing and allied-health certificate programs at multiple campuses. Closely comparable in program mix (LPN, medical assisting) and target learner demographic.
• Prism Career Institute: New Jersey-based career college offering LPN and allied health programs with similar tuition model and target audience. Closest direct geographic and program-level competitor in the region.

Regional players

• MTI College: California-based career college offering healthcare certifications including medical assisting and related allied-health programs. Similar vocational healthcare focus but geographically distant.
• Brookline College: Multi-state career college with allied health and nursing programs. Comparable program offerings and target students but primarily serves Arizona, New Mexico, and other western markets.
• San Joaquin Valley College: California-based private college with vocational healthcare programs including vocational nursing, medical assisting, and phlebotomy. Comparable program mix but operates on the West Coast.

Broad incumbents

• Pima Medical Institute: Established healthcare-focused career school with certificate and degree programs in nursing, medical assisting, phlebotomy, and EKG. Comparable program portfolio but operates across the western US at larger scale.
• Lincoln Tech: National career-training chain with a healthcare division including LPN, medical assisting, and dental programs. Overlaps in healthcare credentialing at much larger scale across multiple states.
• Concorde Career Colleges: National healthcare-focused career college system offering LPN/LVN, medical assisting, and other allied-health credentials. Similar program mix and student profile but with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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