Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Achievement Program

Embark on a rewarding career in healthcare with Lake Michigan College's Phlebotomy Technician program. This comprehensive certificate is designed to equip you with essential hands-on skills in blood collection and specimen processing, preparing you for immediate employment in clinical laboratories. Benefit from a practical, in-person learning experience and a laboratory clinical rotation, ensuring you are job-ready and confident. Graduates are well-prepared to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification examination, opening doors to vital roles in the healthcare industry. Join a program focused on real-world readiness and professional excellence.

Program Details:

• Cost: Not explicitly stated, but tuition and fees at Lake Michigan College are generally among the lowest in the area; contact admissions or financial aid for precise details.
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Schedule: Primarily delivered in-person with hands-on classroom experience and clinical rotations; may include some hybrid elements.
• Prerequisites: Passing a criminal background check and drug screen, completing a physical exam, providing proof of immunizations (MMR and Tdap). Additionally, students must complete or concurrently take courses HEAL 101, HEAL 103, and BIOL 107 or 110.
• Accreditations: Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); state-approved for clinical laboratory employment preparation.
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for employment in clinical laboratories and eligibility to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification examination.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide primary care to clients of all ages in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, offices, nursing homes, home healthcare settings, schools, research facilities, or community agencies.

You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating a plan of care for clients and assisting them in achieving their health goals through effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, management, and technical skills. When providing direct patient care, you will observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress; assist physicians during treatments and examinations; administer medications; and assist in health promotion, convalescence, and rehabilitation.

The Class A CDL class is in session five days a week for three weeks and will be held at the Niles campus. The first week is in the classroom and the second and third weeks are behind the wheel practicing maneuvers and operations.

In addition to a home study component, this program is divided into two areas. The classroom portion of the program begins with the basics of the trucking industry and preparation in obtaining a Commercial Learner Permit (CLP). It continues with vehicle familiarization, basic systems, Federal Motor Carrier Regulations, defensive driving, trip planning, map reading, and log-book instruction. This portion of the program allows students to get more in-depth knowledge of the trucking industry and truck operations.

Upon obtaining a CLP, a Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical and Drug Screen, and successful completion of the classroom portion of the program, students will proceed to skills training. Skills training concentrates on the proper techniques of urban, rural and highway driving and includes straight line backing, alley docking, safe turns, and vehicle inspection.

You will get to observe real-world driving situations, learn how to properly change lanes, downshift, upshift, and how to do traffic checks and other safe driving techniques, giving you the skills and confidence to handle a tractor-trailer in all driving conditions. 

Students must obtain a Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical, Drug Screen, and their medical certification BEFORE they can register for the CDL class

The Medical Assistant certification program at Lake Michigan College - Benton Harbor Campus is a comprehensive, high-quality program designed to train and prepare students for an exciting career in the healthcare industry. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on practical experience, students will gain a deep understanding of medical terminology, clinical procedures, and administrative tasks essential to becoming a skilled medical assistant. Upon successful completion, graduates will be equipped with industry-recognized credentials and the necessary skills to excel in their chosen profession and provide exceptional care to patients.