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With so many different majors to choose from, it can be difficult to decide. There are many career paths, and those looking to enroll might not know exactly what they plan to do after graduation. Fortunately, a degree in business affords flexibility, with many enticing and rewarding professional opportunities. Located in Oak Lawn, IL, and […]

No matter where you’re looking to go in life, a degree in business can help you get there. Business degrees are especially important because they offer a great amount of flexibility, allowing you to investigate fields and be a part of organizations you probably didn’t even know existed. The world needs those who can lead, […]

Many people have had X-rays taken of their bones or lungs to be medically diagnosed by a physician. Trained healthcare professionals perform these X-rays. Have you ever asked yourself what it takes to become a radiologic technologist? At Northwestern College, serving students in Oak Lawn, IL, and the greater Chicago area, we offer a radiologic […]

Being bilingual can be advantageous for finding a career, especially for those living in the highly diverse United States. One role that often necessitates speaking more than one language is the dental assistant. At Northwestern College, serving students in Oak Lawn, IL, and the greater Chicago area, bilingual students can enroll in the dental assistant […]

Population change in the United States is giving field-specialized medical assistants an advantage when job-seeking. People are moving and getting older, and birth rates continue to increase in certain regions, making it possible for medical assistants to work in a wide range of health fields. This creates an increased demand for medical assistants, particularly those […]

When thinking about technology and its relationship to mental health, people often discuss the adverse consequences, such as the harmful effects of social media. While these issues are significant, individuals should also know the advantages that technological advancements bring to the mental health sector. Northwestern College provides health information technology programs in Oak Lawn, IL, […]

Rapid advancements in technology have made digital wearables like smartwatches possible. As wearable technology becomes more ubiquitous, the demand for these products to have medical monitoring capabilities has also increased. Equipping these devices with remote patient monitoring technology allows people to be more in control of their health. The benefits of wearables for patients are […]

Many students choose the medical assistant certificate program at Northwestern College because it qualifies them to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam offered by American Medical Technologists (AMT). As a nationally accredited healthcare certification organization, AMT holds registered medical providers to a high standard, requiring them to display the utmost professional and ethical […]

Radiologic technologists play a vital role in the medical sector. They conduct X-rays and other diagnostic imaging tests to help doctors better understand their patients’ conditions and devise the most effective treatment plans. As important as radiologic technology is for patients, it also offers various advantages for those who wish to pursue a career in […]

At Northwestern College, we believe change is vital to a dynamic learning experience that opens students up to more possibilities. For this reason, we are proud to announce our new campus at 9400 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, Illinois, 60453, just 7 miles from the original Bridgeview campus. Discover the details of this transition, the […]

With advances in digital technology, more people are working from home. And those who work in medical billing and coding jobs are part of this trend. If you already work in healthcare or have an interest in developing a career within this fulfilling field of endeavor, consider learning more about medical billing and coding. At […]