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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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Career Training Center Of Chicago
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Located in the Park Ridge area, just north of downtown Chicago, the Career Training Center Of Chicago (CTCC) offers a Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program that provides students with the comprehensive theory and clinical training needed to acquire the knowledge and skills to meet the Illinois Department of Public Health requirements for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). We provide a 5-week course, but with perfect attendance, you can finish in as little as 4 weeks, as the training is fast-paced to ensure the earliest graduation possible.

If you want a rewarding career in healthcare, contacting the Career Training Center Of Chicago is your first step. This program is designed for those seeking Certification and employment as a Nursing Assistant, and the objective of the program is to train you to meet the required skills to safely function as a CNA. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded the Certificate of Completion and will be eligible to sit for the Illinois State Certification Examination.
Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program

- First step to Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) qualification
- Comprehensive theory
- Clinical training
- Skills required for Illinois State Certification Examination
- Fast-paced training
- Early graduation
- Healthcare employment opportunities
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
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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...
Aviva Spray Tanning Academy, Chicago IL & Online
Courses / Programs
• Get certified as a spray tanning professional in Chicago and throughout Illinois with Aviva Spray Tanning Academy.

• We provide a range of beginner to advanced level spray tan courses that can be taken either in-class at a leading Chicago hotel, or online from the comfort of your own home or workplace in Illinois and nationwide.

• All of our spray tan certification programs have a 100% money-back satisfaction Guarantee.

• Spray tanning is one of the fastest growing services in the beauty industry and has grown by almost 500% in 5 years!

• If you are looking to add a spray tanning certification to your beauty career portfolio, interested in starting a successful spray tanning business, or hoping to improve the profitability of your current spray tanning business, Aviva may have the perfect learning solution for you.

• Our spray training classes are ideal for salon professionals, estheticians, cosmetologists, hair stylists, makeup artists and anyone that wants to be a professional spray tanning consultant.

• After completing your course, you will receive a Certificate signed by Aviva Labs’ President, Mitch Bloom, stating that you have successfully trained as an Aviva Labs spray tan professional consultant.

Student Review:
"It's refreshing to learn an easy and proper way to spray tan clients. I learned how far to stand from the client, body positioning… I loved the course. Thank you for helping me make more money at the salon!"
- Jodi Heffler, The Claw Shop Day Spa, Leominster, MA
Onsite Spray Tan Training Courses:

Sunless 101 Spray Tan Certification Program:

• A 1-day comprehensive course for basic beginners up to intermediate level.

• All of our spray tan classes come with a 100% money-back guarantee

Online Spray Tan Certification Programs:

Sunless 101 Online Course:

• 3 hour course for beginner to intermediate level spray tanning professionals.

• This is a web-based course to study at your own pace

• An Aviva Academy Sunless Certificate will be awarded and mailed to you on completion of your online course.
Lake Forest College
Courses / Programs
Situated in Lake Forest, just 30 miles north of Chicago, Lake Forest College is a private liberal arts college offering undergraduate & graduate degree programs in a range of academic fields that include Biology, Communication, Liberal Studies, Engineering, and more. With the College’s flexible curriculum and depth of choices, students design individualized courses of study, yet what they have in common is the strength of the traditional liberal arts education and exposure to the humanities, the natural and mathematical sciences, and the social sciences.

At Lake Forest College, our students get a world-class education and the skills they need to succeed after college. Lake Forest is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Lake Forest College is one of the nation’s most innovative liberal arts colleges. In addition to strong academic majors in the humanities, social and natural sciences, the College features inventive programs of study in communications, business, Asian Studies, Islamic World Studies, and other contemporary areas. Abundant internship and research opportunities, close interaction with highly skilled professors, and practical programs in nearby Chicago set Lake Forest College apart.
Undergraduate Degree Programs:

- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Classical Studies
- Communication
- Economics and Business
- Education
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Modern Languages and Literatures
- Philosophy
- Pre-Law
- Religion, and more...

Masters Degree Programs:
- Master of Arts in Teaching
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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.