First Institute Inc
790 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
School Description
Provided by First Institute IncAt First Institute our objective is to provide graduates with advanced required skills and job placement assistance. The Institute meets the needs of students, employers and the community by designing, planning and implementing cutting edge curricula. Our programs were designed to provide students with the best opportunity to integrate theory and practice and understand what takes place in the workplace of their chosen fields. Our training is well founded in the educational theory which states: the closer the relationship between the real and the theoretical, the greater the learning experience.
Our programs were designed to provide our students with the best opportunity to integrate theory and practice and understand what takes place in the workplace of their chosen fields. Our training is well founded in the educational theory which states the closer the relationship between the real and the theoretical, the greater the learning experience.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Midwest
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- For Profit
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Expenses
- Most Popular Program:
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
- Program Cost:
- $ 6,750
- Program Length:
- 480 hours
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 72%
Certificate Programs at First Institute Inc
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.See more schools with programs in General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Health & Medical Services
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Dentistry Support Services
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Dentistry Support Services
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice.See more schools with programs in Dental Assisting/Assistant
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials; provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients; identify oral pathologies and injuries; and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counseling; office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards.See more schools with programs in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
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Healing Arts
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Healing Arts
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Massage Therapy
A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instruction in Western (Swedish) massage; sports massage; myotherapy/trigger point massage; myofascial release; deep tissue massage; cranio-sacral therapy; reflexology; massage safety and emergency management; client counseling; practice management; applicable regulations; and professional standards and ethics.See more schools with programs in Massage Therapy
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Reflexology
Reflexology, or zone therapy, is the practice of massaging, squeezing, or pushing on parts of the feet, or sometimes the hands and ears, with the goal of encouraging a beneficial effect on other parts of the body, or to improve general health.See more schools with programs in Reflexology
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Spa Therapy
Spa therapy is a specific combination of hydro-massage techniques, baths with healing water and varieties of manual massage procedures performed by spa therapists. Spa procedures help human skin become soft and resilient, and full of living energy. A talented spa therapist must be able to relax a patient, provide him/her with qualified advice concerning the procedures available, and explain the healing effects of spa treatments. Additionally, the spa therapist must have the ability to maintain a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere for the patient.See more schools with programs in Spa Therapy
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Massage Therapy
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Healthcare Administration
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Healthcare Administration
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services.See more schools with programs in Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of office managers and other professionals, to perform routine administrative duties in a medical, clinical, or health care facility/system office environment. Includes instruction in general office skills, data processing, office equipment operation, principles of medical record-keeping and business regulations, medical/clinical office procedures, and communications skills.See more schools with programs in Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Medical Assistant Professions
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Medical Assistant Professions
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Health/Medical Assisting Services
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures.See more schools with programs in Medical/Clinical Assistant
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Clinical Assistant
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Health/Medical Assisting Services
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Dentistry Support Services
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Technology
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Software Development
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Software Development
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Most Popular Programs | Program Cost | Est. Books and Supplies Cost | Program Length |
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist: |
$ 6,350 | $ 400 | 480 hours |
Massage Therapy: |
$ 8,800 | $ 400 | 660 hours |
Medical/Clinical Assistant: |
$ 8,800 | $ 400 | 720 hours |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,736 | 39% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,500 | 72% | |
Any Aid: |
72% |
