Academics

Health Careers

More than ever, our state, our country and even our world needs professionals in just about every field of healthcare. Please look through our Health Careers Book to see what might be the best fit for you!
Health Careers Book

Admissions to Health Careers

The Health Careers Application is now an Online Application.

The Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Central Sterile Service Tech, and Paramedic programs accept students through a separate admissions process each semester. Please contact a Health Careers Advisor for more information at [email protected] or (309) 690-7530.

Application Deadlines

The application deadline for most Health Careers programs is January 15 for an August start.

Status Start Term Application Window
Accepting Applications Spring 2023 August 1, 2022 – September 1, 2022
Accepting Applications Fall 2023 November 1, 2022 – January 15, 2023

Other Application Deadlines

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) programs admit students twice per year.

  • LPN – January 15 deadline for an August start. September 1 deadline for a January start.
  • MLT – January 15 deadline for an August start. September 1 deadline for a May start.

Have Questions

For questions or more information, please contact
[email protected] or (309) 690-7530

Illinois Central College
Health Careers
5407 N. University Street
Peoria, IL 61635-0001

Selection Process

Select the button below to learn more on the Admission Criteria Point Selection for most programs.

Upon Program Acceptance

There are additional steps in order to enroll in Health Career classes. Select the button below to learn more.

Innovative Bridge to Health Careers

Not sure which Health Careers program interests you? Innovative Bridge to Health Careers program can help you decide. The program is for high school or GED graduates that are unemployed, underemployed, and underrepresented adults.