Nevada Career Institute
Nevada Career Institute is a private, for-profit allied health career school in Las Vegas, Nevada, established in 1993 as a branch campus of Glendale Career College and operated under Success Education Colleges (Southwest College of Medical and Dental Assistants and Practical Nurses, Inc.). It offers diploma programs in dental assisting, medical assisting, medical insurance billing and coding, and pharmacy technology, plus an Associate of Occupational Science in Surgical Technology and an Associate of Arts in Nursing. Instruction is delivered at its North Decatur Boulevard campus and at the Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing site on East Maule Avenue in Las Vegas.
Accreditation
- Surgical Technology program accredited
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
programmatic · Recognized by US Department of Education
Verified August 30, 2026Verify on accreditor site - Surgical Technology program accredited upon recommendation of ARC/STSA
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
programmatic ·
Verified August 30, 2026Verify on accreditor site - Pharmacy Technician program accredited
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
programmatic ·
Verified August 30, 2026Verify on accreditor site - Associate of Arts in Nursing is a candidate for initial accreditation effective November 22, 2024; candidacy expires November 22, 2026
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
programmatic ·
Verified August 30, 2026Verify on accreditor site
State approval
- Associate of Arts in Nursing program holds Provisional Approval (granted to programs that have not yet graduated a first class)
NV
Nevada State Board of Nursing (NSBN)
Programs offered
| Program | Credential | Length | Modality | Tuition | Total cost | Completion | Placement | Licensure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | Diploma | 40 weeks; 34.0 semester credits; 772 course hours plus 228.75 outside prep hours (1,000.75 total hours), including a 160-hour externship | Not reported | $16,973 | $17,315 | — | — | — | View |
| Medical Assistant | Diploma | 43 weeks; 34.5 semester credits; 820 course hours plus 232.5 outside prep hours (1,052.5 total hours), including a 160-hour externship | Hybrid | $16,845 | $17,315 | — | — | — | View |
| Medical Billing & Coding | Diploma | 43 weeks; 34.5 semester credits; 820 course hours plus 232.5 outside prep hours (1,052.5 total hours), including a 160-hour externship | Hybrid | $16,585 | $17,315 | — | — | — | View |
| Pharmacy Technician | Diploma | 40 weeks; 32.5 semester credits; 788 course hours plus 206.25 outside prep hours (994.25 total hours), including a 240-hour externship | Hybrid | $16,897 | $17,315 | — | — | — | View |
| Surgical Technologist | Associate of Occupational Science (AOS) | 76 weeks; 77.0 semester credits; 1,808 course hours plus 1,911 outside prep hours (3,719 total hours), including 680 clinical/externship hours | Hybrid | $40,656 | $41,545 | — | — | — | View |
Data sources
- Nevada Career Institute – home page (programs, phone)Nevada Career Institute · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Accreditations pageNevada Career Institute · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- College Catalog index pageNevada Career Institute · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Nevada Career Institute Catalog 2026v04 (publication date May 18, 2026) – history, accreditation, campus list, program hours, program tuition schedulesNevada Career Institute · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Campus locations / contact pageNevada Career Institute · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education – Licensure page (agency contact and licensing authority)State of Nevada, Commission on Postsecondary Education · Retrieved August 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Is Nevada Career Institute accredited?
- Yes — Nevada Career Institute is accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Verify directly on the accreditor's website.
- Where is Nevada Career Institute located?
- Nevada Career Institute's main campus is at 3231 North Decatur Blvd., Suite 201, Las Vegas, NV, 89130.
- What programs does Nevada Career Institute offer?
- Nevada Career Institute offers 5 programs including Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technologist.
Cost breakdown by program
Tuition, fees, and books/supplies as published by the school.
Dental Assistant
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $16,973
- Fees
- $100
- Books & supplies
- $242
- Total program cost
- $17,315
Medical Assistant
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $16,845
- Fees
- $100
- Books & supplies
- $370
- Total program cost
- $17,315
Medical Billing & Coding
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $16,585
- Fees
- $100
- Books & supplies
- $630
- Total program cost
- $17,315
Pharmacy Technician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $16,897
- Fees
- $100
- Books & supplies
- $318
- Total program cost
- $17,315
Surgical Technologist
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $40,656
- Fees
- $100
- Books & supplies
- $789
- Total program cost
- $41,545
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- How long is the program in clock hours, not just weeks?
- Two programs both labeled "36 weeks" can deliver very different amounts of training. Ask for the total clock hours (or credit hours) and the weekly schedule (full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends).
- What are the most recent completion and job placement rates?
- Ask for the year, the methodology, and the underlying numbers — not just a percentage. A reputable school will share its annual performance fact sheet or gainful-employment disclosure.
- Is there a licensure or certification exam? What is the most recent pass rate?
- For healthcare, beauty, and many trades programs, a state or national exam is required to work in the field. Ask for the school's most recent first-time pass rate.
- What is the refund policy if I withdraw?
- Refund schedules vary widely. Ask to see the written enrollment agreement and the state-mandated cancellation/refund schedule before signing anything.
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