First Institute

You need skills to get a good job that pays well in today's market. You can get personalized attention at First Institute to greatly help you obtain those skills. First Institute was established in 1982 to meet the requirement for skilled workers in expanding fields. The ages and backgrounds of the students of First Institute are very different. Students hailing from any background are assisted to be a success with the design of First Institute's training programs. 

The programs were created to give students the best opportunity to bring together theory and practice, as well as comprehension of what takes place in the workplace of their desired field. Training is based on the educational theory that the learning experience is greater when there is a close relationship between the real and the theoretical. 
 
It is First Institute's goal to assure that graduates possess the necessary expertise to find careers with their placement help. 
 
Massage Therapy 
 
As people have become more interested in their health and well-being in the last few years, there has been a sizable increase in the demand for massage therapists. In a way that is professionally and personally rewarding, there is an opportunity to express strong values about caring and well-being through massage therapy. 
 
Highlights of the Course
 
  • Swedish Massage 
  • Deep Tissue Massage 
  • Hot Stone Massage 
  • Sports Massage
  • Pregnancy Massage 
  • Aromatherapy 
  • Chair Massage 
  • Reflexology
 
Medical Office Specialist 
 
There is currently a shortage of workers in the health care industry that has never been experienced previously. The shortage is for entry-level as well as higher level positions. For those who are interested in changing careers and embarking on a career in health care, this industry burden has offered wonderful opportunities. The Medical Office Specialist course provides training in the skills essential for careers within the medical office environment. 
 
Highlights of the Course 
 
  • Medical Billing & Coding 
  • Medical Terminology 
  • Medical Records 
  • Medical Office Software 
  • HIPPA & OSHA Compliance
 
Medical Assisting
 
Per the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical assisting is one of the fastest-growing careers in the country. Graduates of the First Institute medical assistant program will be prepared with the required skills to assist physicians and other medical professionals in examination and treatment of patients, as well as clerical duties in a medical setting. There are many different settings, such as hospitals, insurance companies, clinics, and doctor's offices that graduates are employed in. 
 
Course Highlights 
 
  • EKG 
  • Phlebotomy 
  • Vital Signs 
  • Medical Terminology 
  • Minor Surgical Procedures 
  • Medical Billing & Coding 
  • Urinalysis 
  • HIPPA & OSHA Compliance
 
Phlebotomy 
 
Current health care professionals may opt to take phlebotomy as a course by itself.

First Institute - Crystal Lake

Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Specialist