Career-Focused Healthcare Certificate Programs
Rolling Meadows, IL
Enrollment is now open for the August Start!
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Dental Assistant
Become a Dental Assistant. Providing patient care, assisting the dentist, and performing clerical functions – Dental Assistants do it all! Get quick, career-focused training at NWSC to prepare you for a rewarding career in Dental Assisting. Learn more.
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Medical Assistant
Become a Medical Assistant. Medical Assistants are well-rounded and capable of helping doctors, providing patient care, and completing administrative tasks. Get fast, career-focused training at NWSC to prepare you for a fulfilling career in Medical Assisting. Learn more.
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Pharmacy Technician
Become a Pharmacy Technician. Pharmacy Technicians ensure that their patients are fully informed about their medicine, and they process their client’s insurance information. Get career-focused training at NWSC to prepare you for a rewarding career. Learn more.
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“Your Journey, Our Mission”

” NWSC is offering a free CCMA Certification Exam review class for its alumni. For more information, contact Dr. Raman at [email protected]. Enrollment begins this week”.
Grateful for a Successful Visit from State Representative Mussman
We were honored to welcome Illinois State Representative Michelle Mussman to Northwest Suburban College (NWSC). Her visit provided a valuable opportunity to showcase our academic programs, discuss our vision for growth, and explore ways to strengthen workforce development in our community.
A heartfelt thank you to Rep. Mussman for her time, insights, and ongoing partnership in advancing education and career opportunities for our students. We look forward to continued collaboration in building a brighter future for NWSC and the communities we serve!
2024 NWSC Graduation

“I was previously working in the healthcare profession in another country. I chose Northwest Suburban College to help me prepare for certification in America. This is a great place to learn, with great instructors and students. I am working very hard and getting great results.’’
“Institutional aid offered me the needed support, as I am a stay at home mom. My children and family are my motivation for everything I do . I am grateful for the support offered to me. It will make my future better and easier. .’’
-Merita Muaremi – Pharmacy Technician Student 2024
“Northwest Suburban College is a career college providing the needed education and skills to secure a job and build a career. It is a great path into the medical field. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to receive institutional aid from the school. This was a difference maker for me in being able to quickly start my path to a new career.”
Welcome Our new Provost and Chief Operating Officer!
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Jay Shahed MD, MBA at Northwest Suburban College. He is a business-oriented professional leader with an extensive background that involves a broad range of academic leadership and instruction in higher education. Dr. Shahed earned his bachelor’s in science from the University of Illinois, a master’s in business administration from Roosevelt University/Illinois, and a doctorate in medicine from the University of Santiago/Dominican Republic. Over the past 30 years, as a professor and an academic administrator, he has taught Medical and Healthcare leadership courses in the MBA graduate program and undergraduate programs.
Dr. Shahed brings a wealth of expertise to our institution. He will play a pivotal role, in guiding our strategic initiatives and fostering academic excellence and operational efficiency.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jay Shahed to Northwest Suburban College.
Job-Oriented Programs.
Reasonable Tuition. Small classes.
Convenient Location.
Wondering where can I go for Medical Assistant training near me? Look no further! Northwest Suburban College is located in the Chicago suburb. We have open enrollment now for people in Chicago and in the Illinois suburb! Want to find out more about our accredited Medical Assisting training? Click the link above to start your new career and start making a difference in the lives of others while making a decent living doing something you enjoy. Northwest Suburban College (NWSC) can help make that a reality for you.
Why Choose Northwest Suburban College?
- Job-Oriented Programs – Don’t spend all your time and money on a 4-year degree when you can get laser-focused training in a quarter of the time and graduate career-ready without too much debt to pay off.
- Quick Acceptance Rate & Monthly Start Dates – Bring your required documents, apply for an institutional grant (if needed), and within 3 days, you’ll receive an admissions decision. With monthly start dates, you can begin your training almost immediately.
- Reasonable Tuition – As a not for profit college, NWSC has reasonable fees and also offers institutional grant assistance and payment plans.
- Small Classes – Our classes have typically less than 12 students, provide more one-on-one attention from your instructor
- Convenient Location – NWSC is located in a Chicago suburb with easy access via car, train, or bus.

Institutional Grants
We believe no student should be turned away because they lack financial resources. Talk with an Institutional Aid Administrator to learn about our institutional grants.

About
Learn about everything NWSC has to offer – our school mission, community involvement, advising, and more! You’ll realize why NWSC is the right place for you to succeed.

Book a Tour
You won’t know if a school is the right fit for you until you see it for yourself. Come tour the campus, check out the modern facilities, and meet friendly instructors and students.
Designed with Your Success in Mind
Graduating with a certificate that is closely aligned with job requirements in the industry of your interest is key. It improves your success rate when seeking employment. On campus, we offer updated classrooms and fully equipped laboratories, where innovation and leadership in the healthcare fields are encouraged. There is always a private spot for quiet study time in our library and room to gather for group projects, right on site, in our comfortable lounge; all this in a compact, small college environment.
Is Northwest Suburban College Right For You? Get More Info…
If you’re interested in learning more about careers in healthcare and exploring if Northwest Suburban College is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.
For immediate questions, call 847-290-6425
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