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About
North-West College
 A Message from the Founder
Welcome to
North-West College! This College has helped shape the careers of thousands of health care and business professionals. North-West College's curriculum is tailored to the needs of industry with an emphasis on the technical skills necessary for success in your chosen field of study. North-West College was founded in 1966 by my family who has been involved in the allied health field since the early 1950's. With over
35,000 graduates, your choice to attend will be a decision that will affect your entire life in a very positive way. I look forward to meeting you personally.
Mrs. Marsha Fuerst, Founder and Executive
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Education
Philosophy
North-West College's desire is to prepare students in short-term courses for exciting careers in the medical
and business fields. This is accomplished by a professional faculty, a well qualified administration and knowledgeable support staff. The quality of education is the highest priority at North-West College. Students are accepted on their ability to benefit without regard for race, color or creed. Faculty and staff are chosen with the same non-discriminatory criteria, providing a charming, ethnically mixed staff who provide a professional career oriented educational experience, with enthusiastic support for all students in a multi-cultural environment.
About
the College
North-West College's facilities are well equipped and nicely decorated, presenting a warm and friendly atmosphere conducive for learning. The College's mission is to prepare students in short-term, allied health
and business courses for gainful employment. The faculty has many years of experience in the field; many hold teaching credentials and other professional certificates, and all have been oriented to the College's unique way of teaching. The quality of education is the highest priority at North-West College.
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Accreditations |
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Accredited by the
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of
Technology. |
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Approved by the Bureau
for Private Postsecondary Schools and Vocational Education. |
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Vocational Nursing programs are accredited by the Board
of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). |
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Dental Assistant Programs are approved by the California
Board of Dental Examiners to train dental assistants at the registered
level (West Covina and Pomona Campuses). |
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The Pharmacy Technician
Program is accredited and recognized by the American Society of
Health-System Pharmacists. |
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All courses are supervised by doctors,
dentists, pharmacists, paralegals and accountants. |
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A charter member
of the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools
which includes the California Association of Paramedical Schools. |
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A member of the
local Chamber of Commerce for the past 35 years. |
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Approved for the training of veterans. |
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Approved to train State
Vocational Rehabilitation students. |
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Endorsed by hospitals,
clinics, doctors, dentists, optometric, law, accounting and
clerical professionals for internship
affiliation and graduate employment. Our graduate services
are well recognized by many employers. |
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Recognized by business and industry for
internship programs and graduate employment services. |
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We participate in
the GAIN and ROP Programs. |
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We are dedicated to helping
graduates find jobs in their chosen career field. To achieve these
goals, we maintains an active
Job Placement Assistance Program for all qualified graduates. In
relationship with one of the major recruitment agencies and human
resources in Los Angeles and Orange County, we successfully
help our students and graduates to find a job. Career planning begins with orientation day and remains an active process throughout the student's program.
Also, NWC is putting WIA and WtW Clients to Work. |
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Recognized as a volunteer group for
student's community involvement by the following organizations: |
 American Cancer Society- American Red Cross
- American Heart Association
- Los Angeles County Health Department
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Community Health Projects
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Planned Parenthood
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Cal Poly - Pomona - Health Center
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Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy Center
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Lanterman State Hospital
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Foothill AIDS Project
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Centers
and clinics in Los Angeles and Orange County, San Bernardino County and
San Gabriel Valley
Documents describing
accreditation and approvals may be viewed by contacting Mitchell
Fuerst.
 ©2008 North-West College.
All rights reserved.
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