Nevada Career Institute

Nevada Career Institute

"Create a Better Life"
Type	For-profit
Successor	Mitchell Fuerst
Founded	1993
Founder	Marsha Fuerst
Headquarters	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Number of locations	One (1) Location: Las Vegas
Website	nevadacareerinstitute.com

Nevada Career Institute is a for-profit college. Nevada Career Institute offers Diploma, Associate Degree and Certification Programs at its main campus located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nevada Career Institute is now owned and operated by the Fuerst family of Success Education Colleges.^[1]

History

Established in 1993, Nevada Career Institute is a career college founded to provide prospective students with training in the medical field. In 2008 the school was acquired by Success Education Colleges for an undisclosed amount.^[1] Nevada Career Institute has a total enrollment of 207 students, consisting of 24.2% men, and 75.8% women.^[2]

Programs

Nevada Career Institute provides a curriculum of career programs. The college offers diploma programs in:^[2]

• Central Service Instrument Technician training
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Assistant training
• Medical Billing
• Medical Receptionist training
• Licensed Practical Nurseing
• Surgical Technologist training
• Medical Administrative Assistant training

Accreditation

Nevada Career Institute is accredited with the following establishments:^[3]

• Accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).^[4]
• Surgical Technology programs at Nevada Career Institute are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).^[5]
• Licensed Practical Nursing Programs at Nevada Career Institute are approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.^[6]
• Nevada Career Institute is licensed by the Commission of Postsecondary Education (CPE).^[7]
• Nevada Career Institute is eligible for Federal Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs U.S. Department of Education.^[8]
• Nevada Career Institute is eligible to Train Veterans and Eligible Persons for Educational Benefits. Train Workforce Investment Act (WIA) & other Eligible Persons such as Vocational Rehabilitation.^[9]

Locations

The Nevada Career Institute is located off of the 95 Freeway. The campus' physical address is located at: 3231 N. Decatur Blvd. Suite 119 Las Vegas, NV 89130.^[2]

References

1. "MINUTES OF THE EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE" (PDF). Nevada State Board of Nursing. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
2. "College Navigator - Nevada Career Institute". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
3. "Nevada Career Institute Accreditations". Nevada Career Institute. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
4. "The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools". ABHES. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
5. "Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs". CAAHEP. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
6. "Nursing Programs Approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing". Nevada State Board of Nursing. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
7. "Commission on Postsecondary Education". Commission on Postsecondary Education. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
8. "Free Application for Federal Student Aid - NCI Accreditation". FAFSA. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
9. "Workforce Investment Act (WIA)". Employment Development Department. Retrieved 21 July 2013.