Northwest Suburban College
Classes from NWSC
Dental Assistant
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.
Pharmacy Technician
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.
In person Medical Assistant Classes
Medical Assistants are essential in a clinical or hospital setting. They assist the entire healthcare team, working closely with doctors and nurses. Medical Assistants do it all, helping with everything from patient care to administrative duties. Therefore, they must have a good understanding of healthcare exams and procedures, transcribing medical records, and billing and coding (for insurance purposes). All this to help make a clinic or hospital run effectively.
In person Pharmacy Technician Classes
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.
About school
Northwest Suburban College stands out as an exceptional institution for aspiring healthcare professionals, driven by its commitment to providing high-quality healthcare training. With a rigorous curriculum designed to deliver comprehensive education, the college offers a range of certification programs tailored to enhance skills in the ever-evolving healthcare sector, including radiologic technology, nursing, and dental assistant courses. These programs emphasize both practical and theoretical learning, incorporating current techniques and methodologies. The institution's dedicated faculty and flexible course schedules underscore their commitment to student success, while state-of-the-art simulation labs ensure an immersive learning experience. Situated in proximity to hospitals and clinics, students benefit from valuable hands-on experience. Furthermore, the college's robust financial assistance programs expand access to quality education, and its graduates consistently demonstrate commendable competencies, making significant contributions to community health and wellness. Northwest Suburban College remains steadfast in its mission to create innovative, confident healthcare professionals prepared to overcome future challenges, making it a prime example of a vocational institution dedicated to shaping competent healthcare specialists through exceptional healthcare certification programs.
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5999 New Wilke Rd Bldg. 500, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008