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Jethro Healthcare School, Des Plaines:
Located in the Des Plaines suburb of Chicago, IL, Jethro Healthcare School is a nursing and healthcare training provider that offers a range of Certificate level allied health & nursing programs that include Nurse Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Patient Care, and more. Established in March 2004, most of our graduates have been successful in their new found career and student census continuously increases.

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Why Study at Jethro Healthcare School?


- Career-Specific Courses
As demand for healthcare workers increased, we developed further technical and vocational Certificate courses that hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, assisted living facilities as well as dialysis centers would require in the near future.

- Helping the Community
We believe in helping the community, especially during this recession time. Jethro gives scholarships to qualified students and tuition discounts.

- State Board Approved
Jethro Healthcare School is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Allied Health & Nursing Certificate Programs:

- Basic Nurse Assistant (CNA Preparation)
- LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Pre-Requisites
- Restorative Nurse Assistant
- Physical / Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician
- EKG Technician
- Patient Care Technician
- Dialysis Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Electronic Health Record Specialist

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Address: 650 W Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016, USA
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American Health Career Institute
Courses / Programs
American Health Career Institute is an allied health training school situated in Warrenville IL, just 30 miles east of Downtown Chicago.

We provide a day / evening Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program to students who are interested in starting a career in the healthcare industry.

The BNA course is an 8-week program, and require your dedication and attention in the classroom, at the clinical site, and at home reviewing the course material.

American Health Career Institute is approved by the Private Business and Vocational Schools division of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Basic Nursing Assistant Program (CNA Training)

- Duration: 8 weeks / 135 hours
- Day & Evening study options available

Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to take the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Nurse Aide Competency examination.
Northwestern Institute of Health and Technology
Courses / Programs
With campuses in Uptown Chicago, and Skokie IL, Northwestern Institute of Health and Technology (NWIHT) provde a wide-range of allied health care certificate training programs, including Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technican, Patient Care Technician and Practical Nursing. NWIHT helps you to take the first step into the growing fields of nursing and healthcare, with flexible day and evening programs suited to each student.

From its beginning, Northwestern Institute of Health & Technology’s educational and service focus had been geared towards the academic and practical improvement of its healthcare oriented student body. At its core, the graduation of competent, compassionate and professionally skilled healthcare individuals has been NWIHT’s driving force for more than a decade.

We are committed in building a dedicated, compassionate community creating camaraderie between individuals who grow within this school out of the values we all share. We embrace Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Teamwork in our personal and work interactions. Our shared values empower us to engage in ethical practices in our daily lives and to contribute to our common vision of an ethical society.
Certificate training programs in nursing & healthcare

Practical Nursing (LPN) Program

Modules include:
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Pharmacology and Medical Administration
- Mental Health Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Obstetric Nursing
- Medical Surgical

Other programs include:
- Basic Nursing Assistant
- EKG Technician
- Patient Care Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Medical Billing and Coding Technician
- Physical Therapy Aide
National Personal Training Institute, Chicago area
Courses / Programs
Do you want an exciting and rewarding career as a health and fitness professional? Earning the Personal Fitness Training diploma offered by National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) will provide you with a nationally-recognized license enabling you to work throughout the United States. NPTI has 31 schools nationwide, including in Lisle IL, just west of Chicago. 

NPTI in Lisle is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. We have the latest personal fitness training equipment, and you can be assured of getting the best training from qualified instructors, who are themselves professional Personal Fitness Trainers. Get into the best shape of your life while earning a first-class education!

Day, evening, and weekend class are available. We provide free nationwide job placement assistance for all our graduates, as well as free ongoing consultation with nutritionists and fitness experts. Financial assistance is offered to those who qualify.

Student Testimonial:
"For me, NPTI had the right mix of science, theory, and practical application of exercise science and program design. Their instructors were great – they knew how to challenge me and help me grow. The value I received far exceeded the dollars and time I invested. My experience and what I learned at NPTI have been a vital part of my success in business and in life!"
- Pam, Chicago, IL
- Personal Fitness Training Diploma Program:
500-hour comprehensive program that can be completed in 6 months (5 hours a day, 4 days a week) or over the course of 1 year (8 hours every Saturday)

Training includes 300 hours of classroom instruction plus 200 hours supervised, hands-on gym time. You will also have a practical internship with 6 months of hands-on experience in a fitness facility with a personal trainer.
Taylor Business Institute
Courses / Programs
With over 50 years of history in downtown Chicago, Taylor Business Institute provides a range of associate degree programs in career-specific fields.

Taylor prides itself in creating a culturally sensitive environment that embraces its students, a counseling support system that supports its students and a mentoring program that restores and motivates its students.

Taylor Business Institute is home to a diverse population of students who are seeking real world careers and the opportunity for education and social assimilation in the United States.

Our HLC-accredited college offers accelerated degree programs, hands-on practical training, personalized attention, small classes, internships, job placement services, affordable education, scholarships and grants, and a diverse learning environment.
Associate Degree Programs:

- Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

- Electronics Engineering Technology

- Criminal Justice and Security Administration

- Accounting Technician

Certificate Program:

- English As Second Language (ESL)
New Eden School of Natural Health and Herbal Studies
Courses / Programs
• Based in Fishers, Indiana (close to Indianapolis and Chicago IL), New Eden School of Natural Health and Herbal Studies is an accredited school specializing in online / distance learning nutrition and alternative medicine programs.

• Our quality certificate, diploma and degree programs are studied online in Illinois, the Midwest Region, across the U.S., Canada, the UK, and worldwide. 

• Our programs can also be used to compliment your existing business or practice, or just take you to a higher level of knowledge and skill in the natural healing arts that will be a blessing for a lifetime.

• Our programs are truly comprehensive. They include superior course material and up to date nutrition science learning, with emphasis on functional nutrition approaches, lab analysis understanding and interpretation, and the use of nutraceuticals that are backed up by clinical studies.

• New Eden has full accreditation with the American Council for Holistic Medicine (ACHM), which provides clinical training for graduates.

• We also have school approval with the American Naturopathic Certification Board, and the International Association of Natural Health Practitioners (IANHP).
Accredited Online Certificate, Diploma and Degree Programs:

Subjects include:
• Traditional Naturopathy
• Natural Health
• Holistic Health
• Herbal Medicine
• Aromatherapy
• Complementary & Alternative Health
• Nutrition & Wellness
• Energy Medicine
• Homeopathy
• Clinical Natural Medicine
• Iridology & Sclerology..

Specific Courses include:
• Holistic Health Practitioner
• Certified Natural Health Counselor
• Certified Health & Wellness Coach
• Alternative Medicine Diploma
• Medical Herbalist
• Naturopathy Degree
• Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy...
Knox College, Galesburg
Courses / Programs
Knox College in Galesburg IL (200 miles from Chicago), is a four-year co-educational private liberal arts college offering undergraduate degree programs at Bachelor degree level. Course categories include Business, Classics, Medicine, Nursing, Optometry, and more. The whole idea behind a Knox education is to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and capacity for independent thought and inquiry you need to thrive in any professional endeavor.

More than 60 percent enter graduate school within five years of graduation, while others enter law and medical schools. Knox numbers among its alumni a White House Chief of Staff, a foreign correspondent for CNN, New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, and the former CEO of Gillette as well as teachers, business leaders, Peace Corps volunteers, and countless other professionals.

With a campus population that includes students from 48 states and 51 countries, members of the Knox community are actively challenged to broaden their points of view. We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
Bachelor Degree Programs:
- Art
- Classics
- Modern Languages
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Studies
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Medicine (pre-professional and early admission programs)
- Neuroscience (major, minor)
- Physics
- Psychology
- Business and Management
- Economics
- Educational Studies
- Self-Designed Major
- College Honors Program
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Optometry...