Eastern International College

Eastern International College (EIC) is a great choice for those pursuing degrees in the allied health and nursing fields. With both on-campus and online options available, EIC offers flexibility for students to fit their education into their busy schedules. Plus, EIC is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring a quality education for all students. Two programs (BS Dental Hygiene and AAS- Nursing) are programmatically accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Check out EIC today to start your journey towards a successful healthcare career.

Our Commitment to You

We Are Committed to The Educational and Professional Enrichment of Every Student in Our Programs. at Eastern International College, Our Goal Is to Provide a Curriculum and Environment that Helps Our Students Develop Their Skills in Healthcare and Then Truly Excel in Them. We Also Aim to Create an Atmosphere that Helps Students Form a Positive Self-Image and Become Confident in Their Abilities. We Have a Two-Fold Goal at This Allied Health Education College: We Aim to Enhance Students’ Basic Science, Clinical, Leadership, Management, and Technical Skills While at The Same Time Preparing Them for The Real-Life Situations that They Will Encounter when They Are out In the Workplace. We Want Our Students to Learn how To Secure a Career in Allied Health and Then Understand How To Keep that Job.

Why Choose Eastern International College

Practitioner Instructors with Advanced Degrees

In all of our programs, our faculty will work to instill professionalism and a strong work ethic as you explore your career path. The faculty and staff at Eastern International College New Jersey are focused on creating a nurturing and caring environment for students.

Modern Labs & Classrooms

Our classrooms and laboratories are equipped with supplies and modern technology used in hospitals, clinics, and doctor’s offices throughout the U.S.

Personalized Attention & Small Class Sizes

We believe in the value of one-on-one teaching, and we will make sure you have access to your administration and professors both inside and outside of class times.

Career-focused Healthcare Programs

Our staff and faculty aim to develop basic and critical thinking abilities in classes. Our educational philosophy also focuses on interpersonal skills and trains students for the workplace.

Clinical Externship Program

Our programs meet the needs of the competitive job market. Our clinical externship program allows students to get hands-on training in a real-world setting. Our externship program also allows students to meet potential employers and make connections.

EIC Institutional Mission Statement

Eastern International College is a student-centered and career-oriented institution of higher education dedicated to the professional development of its diverse student body. Through innovative curricula, leading-edge technology, experiential (“hands-on”) learning, and caring and responsive student services, EIC will provide:

• Challenging health sciences curricula and environments that maximize student success by equipping and engaging students to critically appraise and apply knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their chosen profession, in the service of others, and in their communities.
• Scholarly faculty and dedicated staff who encourage and support diversity and promote excellence in teaching, learning, and service as the college’s primary focus.
• Academic programs that foster ethical and critical thinking are informed and enriched by nationally recognized general education standards and professionally accredited career competencies to ensure a quality collegiate experience.
• Leadership with innovative and responsive health science programs designed to anticipate and respond to healthcare market needs and provide the foundation for lifelong learning – skilled in, and adaptable to new information and technologies.

Applicants to All Programs Must Follow the Program-Specific Criteria Listed Below. Each Applicant Will Be Interviewed and Given a Tour of the College by His/her Assigned Admissions Representative. Information Gathered During This Meeting Will Be Presented to the Campus Director for Review. If Said Review Results in a Positive Recommendation, the Applicant is Encouraged to Proceed With the Appropriate Application Process.

On-Campus Programs:

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography, BS
• Dental Hygiene, BS
• Nursing, BSN
• Cardiovascular Technology, Aas
• Nursing, Aas

Online Programs:

• BS in DH Completion Program
• BS in Health Leadership Completion Program
• BS in Rn to BSN Completion Program

International Students

Eastern International College welcomes international students. Applicants who are not United States citizens or permanent residents will be assisted in meeting the requirements of the U.S. Immigration Service. All applicants who wish to receive an I-20 must be able to prove financial support to cover the tuition and local living expenses for each year at Eastern International College. English proficiency is being measured by EIC internal English language placement tests: TEAS (English score of 65%) HESI (English score of 70%) and Accuplacer (score of 70%).

The Jersey City campus, located at 684 Newark Avenue, comprises a new, three-floor building that opened in October 2013 and is furnished with the latest technology and resources appropriate for EIC programs. The building is approximately 34,000 square feet and houses 7 classrooms, 5 labs/computer rooms, and 30 dental hygiene workstations.

The Campus offers students and faculty sufficient access to desktop computers, overhead projectors, library and information resources, and plastic models to facilitate hands-on and effective teaching and learning. Laboratories are well equipped to meet training needs, for example:

• The phlebotomy laboratories are equipped with arm models and phlebotomy supplies
• The patient care laboratories are equipped with hospital beds and other related equipment
• The dental hygiene laboratory is equipped with X-ray machines and patient clinical areas
• The ultrasound laboratories are equipped with six (6) ultrasound machines at each campus, one (1) of which is a portable machine; EKG machines and supplies are available for laboratory activities and tutoring.

The nursing labs are equipped with four (4) simulated hospital patient care settings and Lucina, a Childbirth Simulator (see description below). Each is complete with an electronic bed, overbed table, bedside stand, a headwall containing a blood pressure system, suction, air/oxygen outlets, and an equipment board containing otoscopes and ophthalmoscopes. The laboratory is equipped with wireless access to the campus network and is a smart classroom with a large screen and ceiling-mounted data projector. The Nursing Department has two simulation mannequins along with software components to make the mannequins fully functional. The laboratory also serves as a classroom which can accommodate 24 students.

The third floor of the Jersey City campus is devoted to the Dental Hygiene Program. The 11,300-square-foot space houses a dental hygiene clinic, radiology rooms, a panorex suite, a student simulator laboratory, classrooms, faculty office spaces, storage, and the dental clinic reception area. The lab currently has ten (10) student dental simulators and one (1) instructor simulator. These simulators provide a realistic learning experience to develop the necessary motor skills and clinical knowledge. Students practice in pairs on the simulator while watching a large-screen overhead projection of the instructor performing a dental hygiene procedure.

The Clinical facility is equipped with computers at every station, and patient monitors for oral health educational instruction. Digital radiographs can be brought up on the computer screen for treatment planning and patient education, while digital patient record keeping instills a paper-free environment.

The campus building has a lounge available for student and staff use. This area offers vending machine options, though the campus is in a location that offers students access to a vast array of dining and refreshment opportunities nearby. The campus can be reached via public transportation, which is the preferred mode of travel because parking is extremely limited in Jersey City.

The building is appropriately furnished for administrative operations. Faculty and advisors have access to private areas to secure their files and space to meet with students to discuss sensitive matters, especially when discussing issues related to student privacy.

Lucina Childbirth Simulator

Developed by CAE Healthcare, the Lucina Childbirth Simulator is a wireless medical mannequin with validated maternal-fetal physiology. It is used to provide reliable and realistic hands-on training for childbirth scenarios, such as normal deliveries, breech births, shoulder dystocia, and other critical emergencies. Lucina can breathe, cry, sweat, blink — even simulate a postpartum hemorrhage. She has measurable vital signs, and the pupils will react if you shine a light on them.

Palpable, soft skin can stimulate uterine contractions and leg and hip articulation for practice in childbirth positioning and related birthing maneuvers. A lifelike fetus is delivered through a realistic birthing canal. It provides fetal heart sounds, airway suctioning, a programmable cry upon delivery, predicted 1-minute and 5-minute Apgar scores based on venous and arterial blood gas valves, and an umbilical cord that can be cut and clamped.

Lucina is an excellent learning tool, helping nursing students improve their critical reasoning skills. During a simulated postpartum hemorrhage, for example, Lucina will bleed and present students with the data they need to assess the situation: She will turn pale, her blood pressure will drop, and her pulse will rise. After they perform an intervention, they can assess if what they did was successful based on Lucina’s response.

Online Campus

EIC students are provided with Google Suite hosts. Online students leverage technology to access their courses and provide their online learning experience. Specifically, EIC uses Canvas as the Learning Management System (LMS) platform. To facilitate ease of access to Canvas, there is a single sign-on integration with Google Suite (email and cloud tools); this means that students use the same password to access their emails and access their LMS. Canvas is integrated with DiamondD, the student information system. DiamondD provides students’ schedules and final grades back to their LMS course shells. When relevant to their assignments, students can use TurnItIn, a plagiarism tool within Canvas that assesses their work for plagiarized content before submission. They also have the option to purchase their ebooks within Canvas via VitalSource’s ebook integration.