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FIRST INSTITUTE
Career Training for Success®
In today’s tough economy, hands-on career training can open doors! In less time than you think, at First Institute you can prepare for a rewarding career in massage therapy, medical assisting, dental assisting, phlebotomy, or as a medical office specialist.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Day and evening classes fit the busy schedule of working adults. Our campus location in Crystal Lake, Illinois offers the Student Massage Clinic where our massage students can get hands-on experience.
PROGRAMS AT FIRST INSTITUTE
• Massage Therapy
Prepare for a career that offers the opportunity to help people live happier, healthier lives. Employment opportunities include spas, hospitals, massage centers, cruise ships, sports centers, and of course your own small business. Course highlights include:
• Aromatherapy
• Chair Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Hot Stone Massage
• Pregnancy Massage
• Swedish Massage
• Sports Massage
• Reflexology
• Medical Office Specialist
The Medical Office Specialist Program offers students the required skills needed to work in a medical office setting such as a hospital, clinic, or care facility. Course highlights include:
• HIPPA & OSHA Compliance
• Medical Billing & Coding
• Medical Office Software
• Medical Records
• Medical Terminology
• Medical Assisting
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical assisting is one of the nation's fastest growing careers.* First Institute Medical Assistant graduates are prepared to assist the physician or other medical personnel in the treatment patients, as well as perform administrative duties. Career opportunities may be found in a variety of settings including doctor's offices, hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies. Course highlights include:
• EKG
• Medical Billing & Coding
• Medical Terminology
• Minor Surgical Procedures
• HIPPA & OSHA Compliance
• Phlebotomy
• Urinalysis
• Vital Signs
• Phlebotomy
Offered as a standalone course for current healthcare professionals.
• Dental Assisting
Programs are subject to change without notice. Please contact First Institute for complete program information.
FINANCIAL AID
At First Institute, we believe that the cost of education should never deter someone from striving to meet his or her goals.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. First Institute offers a wide range of assistance plans including federal grant and loan programs. Our Financial Aid Department assists students to determine their eligibility and help set up sensible tuition payment plans.
Unemployed? We know that being jobless can be a stressful and frightening process. First Institute may be able to help. We have worked with thousands of deserving people who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own, and helped them to get training and find opportunities for rewarding careers.
CAREER PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
First Institute has always been concerned with effective career training that leads to a rewarding career. While we cannot guarantee a job to any graduate, we strive to open doors for our graduates.
Prior to graduation, our placement staff and instructors offer to advise every student in developing job search strategies. We utilize years of business and job development experience to assist our grads in applying for appropriate employment.
First Institute's Placement Department works with many top employers in the Midwest, and helps our grads to identify job openings, apply for jobs, and prepare for job interviews.
• Career-focused programs
• Financial aid for those who are qualified
• Career placement assistance
• First Institute has what you need to prepare for a rewarding career! • Contact First Institute today and get your application started!
FIRST INSTITUTE
790 McHenry Ave.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
First Institute is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). ACCET is recognized by the United Starts Department of Education.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Medical Assistants, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos164.htm (visited April 07, 2009). |
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