About Us
The Aquarius Institute offers comprehensive real hands-on Allied healthcare and Information Technology training along with job placement assistance in the Chicagoland area.
Allied healthcare programs consist of 6 months to one year of training with classroom instruction, hands-on experience in our labs, plus a clinical internship within a healthcare facility (depending on the type of program selected.) We limit the size of our classes to 20 students in order to provide a good interaction with every student.
The professionals at the Aquarius Institute are always available to support its every student’s needs. We take a hands-on personal and professional interest in our student’s enrollment. By providing qualified and skilled instructors, career seminars, and job placement assistance in the Chicagoland area, we are not only more than capable to educate our students, but to also prepare them for the job market that lies ahead.
Aquarius Institute Mission:
To be a leading job skills training provider in the fields of Allied Healthcare and Computer Information Technology for individuals looking to augment their skills or change their career to the high job growth healthcare field.
Aquarius Methodology
Aquarius Institute is a job skills training provider in the fields of Allied Healthcare and Information Technology. Through the use of cutting-edge technology and by providing real hands on practice, students can become marketable in both Healthcare and IT. In an age of technological globalization, companies must find methods to garner the technology and transform it into a competitive advantage. At Aquarius, we train our students to enter the real world with the knowledge and skills necessary to add immediate value to a Healthcare Provider or a company. However, technical knowledge alone is not enough; but rather, a fine integration of job skills and communication skills that will empower the individual to deliver value-added work products in a clear and concise manner.
To achieve the aforementioned goal, Aquarius stresses the importance of individual attention, state-of-the-art facilities, and in classroom, real world healthcare and business related examples. Students have excellent materials that allow each student to learn at their own pace outside of class. *The facilities are open for the students to practice anytime from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week to accommodate even the most hectic of schedules.
*Check regularly for expanded hours and holidays with your local Aquarius training center.
Aquarius provides training in certification programs such as MRI Technology, Ultrasound/Sonography, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy and EKG Technician. Aquarius also helps you get certified in Oracle, Cisco-CCIE and Java.
We provide hands-on practice that relates to performing diagnostic echocardiography for the heart, and complete abdominal Ultrasound scanning. Other programs, like MRI Technology, provide students with a comprehensive and through understanding of imaging principles for MRI, including patient care and safety.
Registered and certified professionals earn higher salaries than non-certified professionals; our professional Registry certification programs give our students the edge in today’s demanding job market. Aquarius strives to achieve providing its students with the feeling of complete satisfaction. It is Aquarius’ motivation to move ahead as one of the leaders in Allied Healthcare and IT training industry.
Graduation Guidelines
Graduation depends on the valid marks scored in the examinations conducted at appropriate times after sufficient instruction has been provided. Passing and graduation are based upon the final examination and the percentage of marks scored in all the assignments.
Note: Students who achieve a below “C” grade are considered to have failed and will need to repeat the Program until they have achieved a passing grade.
Grading
| 90 % | or | higher | “A” |
| 80% | - | 89% | “B” |
| 70% | - | 79% | “C” |
| 60% | - | 69% | “D” |
| 59% | or | less | “F “ |
Note: Students who score a below “C” grade are considered to have failed and will need to repeat the program again until they have completed it successfully.
Scoring Procedure
The scoring procedure is determined by successful completion of all take-home assignments and scheduled exams. The number of exams is dependent on the duration of the program. All courses have a minimum of a mid-term and final exam; programs with multiple modules require, on average, one exam per module. Take–home assignments are also dependent on program duration and require, on average, one take-home assignment per module. All exercises, specifically, take-home assignments and examinations, are combined and then averaged to produce a final program grade.
Attendance
Besides a grade of “C” or better, 80% attendance is MANDATORY to be considered for the graduation.
If a student acquires a sickness or gets into an accident that precludes them from attending classes via the established schedule, the student can retake the program at a later time without any penalty, or if the student wants to drop the program as a result of the aforementioned possibility than the refund policy process is applicable to them.
Student /Teacher Ratio
Aquarius Institute believes in providing quality training and individual attention to each of its students. As a result, Aquarius limits its classroom size to no more than 18 students - an 18:1 student to teacher ratio.
Installment Plans
Students have the option of paying for their program of choice via an installment plan. No interest is charged for using the installment method of payment.
Note:A late fee of $10 per week applies to all installment payments not paid on schedule; see installment plan sheet for details.
WIA Grant
We are listed with:
Work Force Development Council
Illinois Employment & Training Center
We are approved throughout the state of Illinois and can accept the WIA Grant for unemployed and under-employed individuals looking to update their skills healthcare programs and computer information systems. Ask our career counselors how to contact the above agencies directly to find out if you are eligible for the WIA Grant. Prior to admission, the prospective student is required to gain approval from one of the above approved agencies.
Repeating a Program
After the completion of a program, a student may repeat the completed program within twelve months of its completion. There is no fee for repeating a program. However, space must be available. An application must be submitted 2 weeks prior to class start date.
Students Right to Cancel
The student has the right to cancel the enrollment agreement until midnight of the 5th business day after the enrollment agreement has been signed by the student and the student has been accepted by Aquarius.
Refund Policy
Aquarius Institute wants its students to be completely satisfied. Our refund policy allows our students to withdraw from the program up until 60% of the program has been completed. Our refund policy also follows the guidelines set by Illinois statutes in relation to private business and vocational schools as per 105 ILCS 425.