The Phlebotomy certificate prepares students to work as a phlebotomist. The primary duties of a phlebotomist are to obtain blood specimens using various venipuncture and dermal puncture techniques, facilitate the collection of other clinical specimens, and to ensure timely and safe transport of specimens to the laboratory. Phlebotomists may also be required to process samples for the laboratory, use computers when collecting or receiving samples and to perform some waived laboratory testing within a very limited scope of practice. Phlebotomy is an excellent first step into healthcare for students who are unsure of their long-term goals, but know they want to work in healthcare. MLTN 1574, MEDA 1410 and MLTN 1518 are required for the Medical Assistant program. These program courses transfer directly to the MA program. MLTN 1574 is required for MLT students. Phlebotomy may also be beneficial for Radiologic Technicians, Nurses, and Certificate Nursing Assistants.

The Practical Nursing Program is designed for students to complete a two-semester program of study, after completing pre-technical courses/ requirements, in practical nursing that utilizes both theory and clinical course work as well as laboratory simulation. Upon completion of this program, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses). Once licensed, graduates of this program are eligible to apply to LSC’s Nursing AS Advanced Standing LPN Track to further their education in nursing.

Lake Superior College shines brightly for its unparalleled Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) courses. Recognized for top-class medical teaching, it enhances the abilities of students via an application-driven syllabus. Scholars participate in rigorous practice, mastering vital medical procedures under expert supervision. The course notably outbids many with excellent licensure exam success rates, affirming its superior educational quality. Variously intricate sentences demonstrate the transformative process of becoming proficient nurses.

This certificate is designed to provide students the requirements to be eligible to test for the National Registry EMT Certificate. Emergency Medical Technicians provide out of hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. EMTs have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. Emergency Medical Technicians are a critical link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system.

Are you interested in a career in massage therapy? Would you like to make a positive impact in people’s lives? Graduates from the massage therapy program at Lake Superior College are well-versed in the art, science, and business of massage. Here at LSC, you’ll gain the skill to work in any setting, from clinical to spa, and will gain the knowledge to have a long and healthy career as an employee, independent contractor, or business owner. Massage is a powerful tool to assist in pain management, and to improve the quality of people’s lives in any setting, Enroll today to become a part of the rapidly growing profession of massage therapy.

This 18-credit certificate is designed for students with prior computer or networking experience to learn security concepts to harden operating systems. The program will help prepare students for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification. This program also transfers into LSC’s Cyber Defense certificate and the Network Administration and Cybersecurity diploma and AAS degrees. The Cyber Security certificate is designed for students with prior computer or networking experience to learn security concepts to harden operating systems.

Respiratory therapists are health care specialists who work under the direction of a physician to evaluate, treat, manage, and rehabilitate patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or complications. The respiratory therapy program at Lake Superior College in Duluth, MN combines traditional lecture, competency focused lab, and bedside hospital experience.  You will graduate prepared to take a nationally recognized credential exam (NBRC) to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.