Northwestern Institute of Health and Technology:
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.
Professional Certificate Programs in Nursing & Allied Healthcare
Practical Nursing (LPN) Program (1100-hours)
Our LPN program is an Illinois State Board of Nursing-Approved Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program. It prepares the graduate to work as practical nurses in various health care settings offering acute or chronic care services under the supervision of a registered licensed nurse.
The program is designed to provide classroom (theory) and clinical experiences in nursing skills which include application of scientific principles, critical thinking, and the nursing process within the scope of the LPN Practice Act. Upon completion of the program, graduates are able to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN) certificate.
Modules include:
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Pharmacology and Medical Administration
- Mental Health Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Obstetric Nursing
- Medical Surgical I & II
Other Allied Health Programs:
- Basic Nursing Assistant
- Patient Care Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Physical Therapy Aide
- Phlebotomy Technician
- EKG (Electrocardiogram) Technician
- Medical Billing and Coding Technician