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Nursing / Health Care Training in Chicago IL area

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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
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2023-01-30 were from:

Illinois; Arlington Heights; Chicago; and more.
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Carl Sandburg College
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With three campuses located throughout west-central Illinois, Carl Sandburg College is a two-year community college offering Associate of Applied Science and Certificate programs in a range of allied health fields. If you are interested in a career in healthcare Carl Sandburg College has many allied health programs to consider. Our programs provide the opportunity to take many general education courses at any of our three College campuses in Illinois.

Carl Sandburg College campuses are located throughout west-central Illinois in Galesburg (Knox County), Carthage (Hancock County), and Bushnell (McDonough County). We are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Whether you are pursing a certificate and want to quickly get out into the working world, or you aim to get your two-year degree and continue your studies at a four-year college or university, Carl Sandburg College will help you get to where you want to be.
Associate Degree Healthcare Programs:
- Dental Hygiene
- Mortuary Science
- Nursing
- Radiologic Technology

Allied Health Certificate Programs:
- Basic Nurse Assistant Training
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- Practical Nursing
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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
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- Fast-paced training
- Early graduation
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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:
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• 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
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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...
National Personal Training Institute, Chicago
Courses / Programs
Conveniently situated in downtown Chicago IL, National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) is a leading personal trainer school. We provide a comprehensive Personal Fitness Training Diploma that aims to equip you with the education, skills and insight to become a valued professional as a personal trainer, ready to enter the workforce. Get into the best shape of your life while earning a first-class education! 

NPTI is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. For your convenience, we offer day, evening and weekend classes. Our qualified instructors are second to none, and we have the latest personal fitness training equipment. Financial assistance is offered to those who qualify. We provide free nationwide job placement assistance for all our graduates, as well as free ongoing consultation with nutritionists and fitness experts.

Student Testimonial:
“I feel as though this program prepared me for all aspects of personal training, especially confidence and knowledge. At my current job I am the newest to the personal training field, and do not feel as though I would have been given my job, or even had the confidence to be at my job, without going through this program.”
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- 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)
Blackburn College
Courses / Programs
Based in Carlinville, Macoupin County in Southwestern Illinois, Blackburn College is a four-year co-educational private liberal arts college that offers a range of Bachelor of Arts degree programs with more than 30 majors. Blackburn College is one of 7 'work colleges' in the United States and the only one with a student-managed work program. This means that students are responsible for the administration of the program including resource allocation, policy formulation, as well as direct supervision of their fellow students. At Blackburn College the student is able to obtain work experience while in school, reduce their debt load, and meet college expenses.

Blackburn College offers more than 30 major degrees, with a wide-variety of course categories to suit many interests. Classes at Blackburn are small, so you’ll really get to know your professors. Our faculty all full professors, not graduate students or teaching assistants.

Make the most of your college experience - have fun, develop a strong work ethic, gain management experience, build a strong resume and create a career plan that will help you gain the professional lifestyle you want. Join the Blackburn community and let Blackburn College work for you!
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Majors:

- Biology
- Business & Economics
- Chemistry
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- English
- History
- Mathematics
- Medical Technology
- Physical Education
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- Spanish, and more...