Zurik Healthcare Institute

Zurik Healthcare Institute’s Phlebotomy Technician Program in Homewood, Illinois, trains students to collect blood specimens through intravenous and capillary blood drawing in clinical settings. The program covers phlebotomy concepts and prepares students for phlebotomy technician work. It uses classroom and clinical phases, including 70 hours of theory and 20 hours of hands-on experience, over nine weeks with classes held three days a week. Admission requires high school graduation or successful completion of the GED exam, an applicable Compass reading score, a valid U.S. Social Security number, and successful completion of a criminal background check.

At a glance

• Tuition: Non-refundable registration fee: $200.00; books, supplies, and miscellaneous lab expenses included in $1,300.00 tuition.

Zurik Healthcare Institute’s Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program in Homewood, Illinois prepares students for nursing assistance in healthcare settings and the state finals examination required for CNA Certification. The program follows an Illinois Department of Public Health-approved curriculum covering healthcare teamwork, body functions and systems, diagnosis assistance and vital signs, resident rights and safety, nutrition and personal care, and care for patients with special needs. Instruction includes laboratory work and practical training in a healthcare facility, with periodic tests evaluating progress. The program includes at least 80 hours of theory and 40 hours of practical training over 8–9 weeks. Classes meet on weekdays and are offered in fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters. The program includes clinical training at Villa at Palos Heights Nursing Homes.