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Advance Your Healthcare Career with NICC
Looking to start or grow your career in healthcare?
Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) has the training and certification programs to help you get there— whether you’re exploring options, making a career change or advancing in your current role.
New! Certified Physical Therapy Aide (PTA) Course – 100% Online
One of NICC’s newest offerings is the Certified Physical Therapy Aide (PTA) course, available entirely online. This flexible, self-paced program gives you up to nine months to complete your coursework—perfect for balancing education with work and life. Plus, by 2033, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, now is a great time to enter this field. PTAs play a crucial role in patient care across hospitals, clinics and long-term care facilities.
Fast-Track Your Career with Short-Term Healthcare Training
Want to get into the healthcare field quickly? NICC offers short-term training programs that lead to Career Pathway Certificates, getting you job-ready in just a few months. Programs include:
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Phlebotomy Technician
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Online Pharmacy Technician
Go Further with Advanced Healthcare Programs
Ready to take your career to the next level? NICC also offers one- and two-year health sciences programs, including:
Nursing
Paramedic
Radiologic Technology
Health Information Technology
Keep Your Certifications Current
Already in healthcare? NICC supports continuing education with courses like:
Dental CEU courses - Dental Radiography Update, Expanded Functions, Infection Control Update, Jurisprudence Iowa
First Aid/CPR, ACLS and PALS licensure and re-licensure courses
Nursing CEU and Certification courses - Heart Disease in Women, IV Therapy for the LPN
Training courses and registry reviews for Radiology Technicians
Simulation Labs for hands-on emergency training
NICC is committed to helping healthcare professionals at every stage of their journey. With flexible learning options, hands-on training and in-demand programs, we make it easier to reach your career goals. View the healthcare classes we offer to grow your career.
Upcoming Classes for Healthcare Professionals
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
New Classes Offered Monthly at Various Locations
Certified Physical Therapy Aide
#100482 Anytime, Online
IV Therapy for the LPN
#101406 May 5, Hybrid/Dubuque
Radiology Technology
Certifications are available for graduated radiology technicians for Computer Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Mammography through June 2025.
CAREER PATHWAY CERTIFICATES
Emergency Medical Technician
#100466 May 6, Online, Hyflex
Pharmacy Technician
#97599 Anytime, Online
Phlebotomy Technician
#101542 Sept. 9, Dubuque
DENTAL CONTINUING EDUCATION
Dental Radiography Update
#100412 May 16, Online
Dental Professionals: Infection Control Update
#100414 May 16, Online
Dental Professionals: Jurisprudence Iowa
#100415 May 16, Online
