Castor Health Institute

08/03/2026

📅 September classes are officially posted!

New CNA and Phlebotomy cohorts are starting soon at both our Sterling and Freeport locations.

Whether you're ready to jump into hands-on patient care via CNA or want a fast path into healthcare through phlebotomy, now's the time to lock in your seat before spots fill up.

📍 Sterling & Freeport
📞 815-622-3550
🌐 castorhealthinstitute.com/enroll

Reach out today to get enrolled before classes begin!

Enroll online in our CNA, phlebotomy, or dual-enrollment classes in just 10 minutes. No payment required.

07/27/2026

RESCHEDULED TO THIS WEDNESDAY — Session #3 of Family Caregivers and Dementia! Free & open to the public, and for caregivers of ALL kinds, not just dementia caregivers. Learn about an incredibly important topic: Caring For The Caregiver. Registration details in the event page.

06/24/2026

Caring for a loved one with dementia is hard enough. But how do you care for yourself, the caregiver?

Wednesday, July 22 – The THIRD and final session of Family Caregivers and Dementia, a free online seminar, will be held from 12:30-1:30pm. Join Castor Health Institute's Director of Education, Elizabeth Priller (MSN/MBA) as she discusses the July topic, Caring for the Caregiver.

register here: https://form.jotform.com/261735572699170

04/15/2026

Castor is so much more than just a training institute! With over 2000 (yes, two thousand!) patients served across Illinois, Castor Home Health has become the premier organization in Northern Illinois for compassionate, quality care. See our website https://castorhomenursing.com to learn more!

Receiving therapy at home allows patients to build strength and confidence in the environment they use every day. Physical therapy focuses on movement and mobility, while occupational therapy helps with everyday tasks and independence.

Without the barrier of transportation, staying consistent with care becomes easier—leading to better outcomes and a safer, more comfortable recovery at home. 💙

03/25/2026

Join us VIRTUALLY on Wednesday, April 8th at 12:30pm for an informative session on caring for loved ones with dementia! Join our CNA instructor Elizabeth Priller, MSN/MBA, to gain a clearer understanding of dementia and learn about caregiving tools.

Register for free online at https://bit.ly/castor-april-seminar

03/17/2026

DID YOU KNOW? You can enroll in our Dual Enrollment program even if a Dual schedule has not been posted on our website!

Simply go to https://castorhealthinstitute.com/enroll, enroll in your desired CNA course, and inform us that you would also like to take our Phlebotomy program. We will enroll you in the next available Phlebotomy course, and your $300 Dual Enrollment discount will be automatically applied!

So don't hesitate - enroll now! Or reach out to us at 815-622-3550 or [email protected] for more information.

03/12/2026

Did you know the State of Illinois has FREE skills videos to help you prepare for your CNA certification exam? 🎓

The Illinois Nurse Aide Testing program has a full video library demonstrating all 21 manual performance skills required for the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Examination — straight from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
👉 https://www.nurseaidetesting.com/program-coordinators-instructors/performance-skills-videos/

At Castor Health Institute, we don't just hand you a textbook and wish you luck. We pair resources like these with real hands-on training so you walk into your state exam confident.

Healthcare is hiring. A CNA certification can be yours in weeks.

📍 Two locations - Sterling and Freeport | Enrolling Now
📲 DM us or visit our website (castorhealthinstitute.com) to get started.

Performance Skills Videos Performance Skills Videos for Evaluating Certified Nurse Aide Training The primary purpose of the videos is to demonstrate the skills that must be observed when evaluating the performance of the manual skill component of the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Examination. All t...

02/17/2026

March CPR dates announced for both locations! And, as a St. Patrick's Day special, receive a free pair of St. Paddy's themed socks! Register now by going to https://castorhealthinstitute.com/contact and selecting "CPR" in the contact form.

02/09/2026

This American Heart Month (and Valentine's month!) - refer a friend to our CNA, Phlebotomy, or Dual Enrollment program and you EACH get $50 off your supplies fees! Pre-enroll now at castorhealthinstitute.com/enroll to secure a spot (no payment required)!

01/05/2026

Happy New Year, Sterling and Freeport! January CNA, Phlebotomy, and Dual schedules are open and filling up quickly! Enroll now at www.castorhealthinstitute.com/enroll - or call us at (815) 622-3550.