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Aurora, IL

First Institute

Aurora, IL

3 Programs

Available Programs

  • Massage Therapy
    Cosmetology & Wellness

    As a massage therapist, you can help relieve pain and stress with the power of your hands. At First Institute, you’ll gain practical knowledge, business training and get real-world experience in a range of massage techniques, as you study:

    • Anatomy
    • Aromatherapy
    • Chair massage
    • Deep tissue massage/neuromuscular
    • Energetic technique
    • Five elements/Eastern massage
    • Hot stone massage
    • Kinesiology
    • Pathology
    • Physiology
    • Reflexology
    • Sports massage
    • Swedish massage
    • Therapeutic application

  • Medical Assisting
    Healthcare & Medical

    As the population ages, the need for medical professionals of all types will continue to grow. At First Institute, you’ll get both online classes with hands-on training as you learn the skills needed to start your career with confidence. You’ll learn:

    • Anatomy, physiology and pathology
    • Medical terminology
    • Medical billing and coding and health records management
    • Medical insurance claims utilizing CPT-4 & ICD-10 codebooks
    • Medical law and ethics
    • Instruction in clinical procedures
    • Medical office administration and communications
    • Lab Procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, urinalysis and diagnostic testing
    • Medical assisting procedures in minor surgeries, pediatrics, OB examinations, imaging and radiology

    You’ll also complete a 160-hour (10-week) externship in a medical office setting, where you’ll work with real patients and healthcare providers.

  • Dental Assisting
    Healthcare & Medical

    First Institute can equip you with the skills you need to start a professional career. You’ll train in a fully functioning dental laboratory as you train in:

    • Administrative procedures
    • Dental records, ethics and HIPAA compliance
    • Oral health and endodontics
    • Lab procedures including primary and secondary impressions, fixed prosthetics and dental implants
    • Anatomy, morphology and dental sciences
    • Dental specialties like orthodontics and pediatric dentistry
    • Operative and chair-side assisting including instrument care and use, charting, and patient care and support
    • Coronal polishing and dental sealants
    • Dental radiology – x-ray equipment, safety and digital/film processing