State Career College - Gurnee

State Career College’s Medical Assistant program in Gurnee, Illinois, trains students in administrative procedures, clinical medical assisting, emergency medicine, laboratory procedures, medical terminology, anatomy, and professional ethics. The program awards a diploma and includes an externship for students pursuing medical assisting roles. It is delivered in a hybrid format with online coursework, in-person labs, and a clinical externship over 45 weeks and 900 clock hours. Admission includes a health assessment, immunizations, a drug screen, and background checks.

State Career College's Practical Nursing program in Gurnee, Illinois, is a diploma program that trains students to care for ill, injured, or convalescing people in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and private homes. The program prepares graduates to sit for the NCLEX-PN and pursue Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in Illinois. Delivered in a hybrid format, it combines online coursework with in-person labs and clinical experiences over 69 weeks. Admission requirements include a health assessment, immunizations, a drug screen, criminal and fingerprint background checks, and CPR certification.

At a glance

• Format: HYBRID
• Next start: Cohorts start throughout the year.
• Leads to: NCLEX-PN and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in Illinois
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)