The Nirvana Institute Inc.

The Phlebotomy Technician Training program at The Nirvana Institute Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, prepares students to collect, transport, handle, and process blood and other specimens for laboratory analysis. Training covers venous and capillary specimen collection, infection control, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, clinical laboratory procedures, and patient communication. Successful students qualify to take the certification exam through NHA. Classes are offered in morning and evening schedules at the school’s West and South Chicago campuses, with weekday and Saturday options. Admission requires a valid Social Security number.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: certification exam through NHA
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)

The Nirvana Institute’s Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program in Chicago, Illinois, combines classroom instruction with clinical experience to prepare students for work providing patient care in healthcare settings and to qualify for the Illinois State Board Exam. The hybrid program includes weekday theory classes and clinical sessions on Fridays or Saturdays, with morning and evening scheduling offered. The curriculum covers healthcare systems, patient care, safety, privacy, lifting and transporting patients, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, rehabilitation, care planning, isolation, dementia, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Admission requires a valid Social Security number, and Illinois CNA students must receive fingerprints by the first day of class. A high school diploma or GED is not required.

At a glance

• Format: HYBRID
• Tuition: $1,600 (Books and uniform included).
• Leads to: Illinois State Board Exam for Certified Nursing Assistants
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)