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ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education)
PCCTI has gained approval for all of the courses offered by the Illinois State Board of Education. This organization consists of nine members who are appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. The board sets educational policies and guidelines for all Illinois schools both public and private. The board is responsible for making sure all schools in Illinois are catering to the needs and educational demands of students, over 2 million in the state of Illinois. The board works with the General Assembly and the Governor of Illinois to make sure that high standards and goals are not only set, but met as well.
The Illinois State Board of Education is responsible for the coordination of school certification and recognition. In addition the Board makes sure that the school has an up to date license to operate. The Board also makes sure that all the faculty has the proper professional development to teach and that every faculty member has valid certifications and degrees to teach and that they do not need any renewal on these certifications or degrees.
Yet the most important role the Illinois State Board of Education plays is to make sure that the curriculum being offered is of the highest quality.
 North Central Association (NCA)
Our NCA accreditation serves as evidence for the effort that PCCTI has put into the pursuit of perfection in education and student satisfaction.
NCA accreditation assures the public that the school is meeting high quality standards and implementing a school improvement plan focused on increasing student performance.
In other words, it helps us increase performance for all students. A six-year study of schools actively involved in the NCA school improvement process revealed that 79% achieved verifiable gains in student achievement.
IDFPR (Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation)
PCCTI is an Approved institution by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Such approval establishes proof that our LPN program and instructors are well qualified, and that we are indeed capable of delivering state-of-the-art educational programs such as the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), offered by very few other schools. For more information, visit the IDFPR website at www.idfpr.com.
IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health)
PCCTI has also gained approval through the Illinois Department of Public Health for CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) courses. The Illinois Department of Public Health was created in 1877 in order to regulate medical practitioners and to promote sanitation. However today, the Illinois Department of Public Health has grown to a much greater organization, it not only does restaurant inspections for sanitation purposes, but also administers vaccinations to protect children from disease, the Department ensures quality healthcare in hospitals and medical facilities, administers testing to assure safe water, foods, and drugs. The Illinois Department of Public Health also is striving to ensure quality health for everyone by doing genetic screening and creating programs of awareness. The Department of Public Health holds the highest quality standards. Henceforth, any operation that receives approval from this Department must hold those same standards.
WIA (Workforce Investment Act)
 WIA (Workforce Investment Act) is a federally funded job training and placement initiative that is designed to assist youth, dislocated workers and low income individuals and increase their employment, retention and earnings potential. PCCTI is approved and accepts grants trhough WIA and has been offering various programs in both IT and Healthcare that lead to the certification. PCCTI has been offering training to the individuals who have been awarded training vouchers through WIA.
Healthcare Associations and Memberships
American Society of Echocardiography
This membership provides PCCTI monthly subscription to the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography. Membership also facilitates communication between echocardiography professionals worldwide. It also provides the benefit of a member directory and opportunities for free CME's.
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
The AAPC membership allows PCCTI to access quarterly journals and publications, discounted rates on multimedia material and literature.
Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals (ACVP)
As a member of the ACVP, PCCTI receives the latest information about the people, activities, and information in the Cardiovascular field. Quarterly publications geared specifically for management, invasive, noninvasive, and pulmonary professionals. Through membership PCCTI receives discounted rates on all ACVP merchandise including review books, and assistance with the credentialing process to ensure quality in the cardiovascular healthcare field, ACVP's online employment service and Alliance updates.
National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC)Membership allows networking with other health unit coordinators, quarterly newsletters, and discounted rates for the lending library and recertification.
Society of Vascular Ultrasound (SVU)
Benefits include receiving monthly journals with updated information in the field of Vascular Sonography, discounted rates for multimedia material and literature, and recertification.
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SDMS)SDMS benefits include open forum discussions, discounted rates for recertification, discounted rates for multimedia material and literature, and monthly journal subscription.
Central Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (CSET)CSET membership benefits allow PCCTI to receive publications, information for future events and meetings, reduced rates on materials, and scholarships.
National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES)
Allows reduced rates for CME, receiving quarterly subscription of Journal of Practical Nursing, and is an agency member in good standing of the National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service.
IT Affiliations and Memberships
Microsoft Certified Partner
Microsoft Certified Partner benefits for PCCTI include special program access, training, and support. This also allows us to weigh our Microsoft Certifications testing that is given at our branch locations.
Cisco Reseller
PCCTI is able to get discounted rates for products, training, updates, and several literature publications associated to Cisco Systems and it's affiliates. Cisco Reseller affiliation also allows PCCTI to conduct Cisco Certification exams.
CompTIA Registered MemberCompTIA membership gives PCCTI the ability to conduct CompTIA testing including A+, N+, Server+ and many more. Membership also includes discounted rates, vouchers, and expedited services.
Oracle Member
Oracle membership includes discounts on software, access to support and training, and the ability to conduct Oracle Exams for certifications.
Authorized Pearson VUE Testing Center
PCCTI is an Authorized Pearson VUE Testing Center. Our center provides a wide variety of Information Technology (IT) certification tests from test sponsors such as Microsoft, Cisco Systems, CompTIA, Management, Finance. To register for an exam, visit www.pearsonvue.com
Authorized NHA Testing Center
PCCTI is an Authorized NHA (National Healthcareer Association) Testing Center. This center provides a variety of Healthcare Certifcation exams sponsored by NHA, such as the Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS), or Certified Phlebotomy Specialist (CPS). Students who successfully complete our courses can take their certification exams in our own location. If you have any inquiries feel free to call +1(800) 499-9091 ext(219).
Authorized NCCT Testing Center
PCCTI is an Authorized NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) Testing Center. This enables us to provide a variety of Healthcare Certifcation exams sponsored by the NCCT, such as the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and National Certified ECG Technician (NCET) among others. Just like as with NHA, students who successfully complete our courses can take their certification exams in our own location. Please visit www.ncctinc.com
Authorized Prometric Testing Center
PCCTI is an Authorized Prometric Testing Center - leading global provider of comprehensive testing and assessment services. This enables us to provide a variety of exams through Prometric Testing which include Information Technology (IT) Certification; Corporate and Government; Professioanl Licensure and Certification etc.
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