Do you have a passion for pearly whites? If you’re a helpful, team-oriented person with good attention to detail, consider training for a career in Dental Assisting. With the Dental Assistant Certificate program, you could complete your training and be prepared to pursue a rewarding career in only 32 weeks, including 8 weeks of hands-on externship. Dental Assistants provide quality preventative and corrective dental care under the direct supervision of a dentist or dental hygienist. They are responsible for assisting with patient care as well as providing administrative support to the office. They also make friendly first contact, greeting incoming clients and putting them at ease.

Northwest Suburban College (NWSC) offers a 32 week Pharmacy Technician Certificate program that prepares you to confidently work in all types of pharmacy settings, including retail, hospitals, home healthcare, mail order, and nuclear pharmacies. Whether you are currently employed as a Pharmacy Technician and you’re looking to improve your education and move up to more advanced levels of pharmacy, or you’re new to the field, this program is right for you. Our pharmacy technician training program will thoroughly prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam (PTCB), and the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). These board examinations are your gateway to becoming a working professional.

Northwest Suburban College Medical Assistant Program

Embark on a rewarding healthcare career with Northwest Suburban College's 8-month Medical Assistant program. This career-focused training emphasizes hands-on learning and prepares you for quick job placement in the dynamic healthcare field. Benefit from small class sizes, personalized instruction, and a convenient Chicago suburb location, all designed to transform you into a skilled and certified medical assistant ready to excel.

Program Details:

• Cost: $11,584 per program, including healthcare, CPR, OSHA, and HIPAA training, enrollment, and graduation fees.
• Duration: 8 months
• Schedule: Hybrid (combining in-person and remote learning) with quick acceptance and monthly start dates.
• Prerequisites: Unknown
• Accreditations: ABHES (Accrediting Bureau for Health Education Schools)
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification and supports quick job placement in the healthcare field.

Whether you are currently employed as a Pharmacy Technician and you’re looking to improve your education and move up to more advanced levels of pharmacy, or you’re new to the field, this program is right for you. Our pharmacy technician training program will thoroughly prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam (PTCB), and the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). These board examinations are your gateway to becoming a working professional.

The best way to see if Northwest Suburban College is the right fit for you is to contact an admissions representative. Get more information on the Pharmacy Technician Certificate program, class schedules, and institutional grant options so that you can make an informed decision about your future. Get more info or Book a Tour.