Americare Institute is a private vocational school based in the northern Chicago suburb of Schaumburg. Classes are also offered in the suburb of Hanover. The school is the only private nursing program in the state that specializes in LPN training. The school offers flexible scheduling for students. There are full-time and part-time tracks with both morning and evening classes. Applicants must take an entrance exam to determine academic skills, complete a certified nursing assistant (CNA) program and complete prerequisite courses such as Algebra and introductory psychology. Financial aid is available, including the GI Bill. Americare also offers job search assistance and sponsors a semi-annual career fair for students. The school is an Illinois-approved nursing education program.
Americare Institute
1834 Walden Office Square, Suite 250
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-397-0300
americare.edu
Omega Healthcare Technical School is a private institution offering allied health programs, including LPN training. The school operates two teaching campuses, one in Chicago and another in the northern suburb of Gurnee. Classes are offered year-round during day and evening sessions. Eligibility requirements include an entrance exam testing reading and math comprehension, a high school diploma or GED, CNA experience and a criminal background check. Personal interviews are also required. Omega’s LPN training is an Illinois-approved nursing education program.
Omega Healthcare Technical School
Corporate Office
400 West Higgins 2nd floor
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-42-9089
omegaschool.us
The PC Center Training Institute is a technical school offering LPN courses in downtown Chicago and Oak Brook. It is an Illinois-approved nursing education program. Admission requirements for PCTI’s LPN program include a minimum high school GPA of 2.25, a valid CNA license, an entrance exam, a drug screening and a background check. Students must also complete a list of prerequisite college-level classes in English, math and science before beginning their studies at PCTI. Day, evening and weekend classes are offered. Students at PCTI receive career development services including job placement assistance and resume development.
PC Center Training Institute
2021 Midwest Road, Suite 300
Oak Brook, IL 60523
630-705-9999
pccti.com