At NEW LAKE COLLEGE, we take pride in the wide variety of comprehensive healthcare training programs we have to offer.
New Lake College is approved by IBHE, IDPH, and IDFPR to conduct the following Diploma and Certificate programs.
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The program follows the BNATP Model Program designed by IDPH for 136 hours, 96 hours of which are lecture and laboratory sessions and 40 hours of direct patient care session in the clinical setting. The model program focuses on teaching students to be competent in the concepts of person-centered care, infection control, restorative and rehabilitative nursing care, end of life care, care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and professional ethics, rights and responsibilities of the nursing assistant.
It also defines at minimum the 21 nursing skills students must be able to demonstrate with high competence before they can successfully complete the program requirements and be eligible to take the state certification exam.
Individuals applying for admission into the program must comply with the following:
October 17 to December 16 2022
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
9:00AM to 3:00PM
New Lake College is approved by the IL Department of Public Health
(IDPH) to conduct training in Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program (BNATP) with Program Code NA-7056
The Practical Nursing Diploma Training Program adopts a competency-based instructional approach which will help students master nursing competencies
particular to licensed practical nurses. It ensures achievement of entry-level competencies through necessary coursework and skills practice. Classroom instruction utilizes the following teaching and learning methods:
Practical Nursing (PNDTP-2022-1A)
START DATE: JUL 18 2022
END DATE: SEP 28 2023
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday
9:00AM to 2:30PM
Practical Nursing (PNDTP-2022-1P)
START DATE: JUL 18 2022
END DATE: SEP 28 2023
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday
4:00PM to 9:30PM
WINTER 2023
Practical Nursing (PNDTP-2023-1A)
START DATE: JAN 23, 2023
END DATE: APR 30, 2024
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday
9:00AM to 2:30PM
Practical Nursing (PNDTP-2023-1P)
START DATE: JAN 23, 2023
END DATE: APR 30, 2024
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday
4:00PM to 9:30PM
Practical Nursing (PNDTP-2023-1P)
START DATE: JUL 17, 2023
END DATE: SEP 28, 2024
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday
4:00PM to 9:30PM
Graduates of this program will receive Certificates of Completion for
The PN Prerequisite Program is a requirement for admission into the Practical Nursing Diploma Training Program. The student(s) will receive Certificates of Completion for the following courses:
Interpersonal Communication (COMM-2022-2O) ONLINE
Start Date: JUL 18 2022
End Date: SEP 16 2022
Introduction to Psychology (PSYCH-2022-2O) ONLINE
Start Date: JUL 18 2022
End Date: SEP 16 2022
English Composition (ENG-2022-2O) ONLINE
Start Date: JUL 18 2022
End Date: SEP 16 2022
General Anatomy and Physiology (ANAT-2022-2P)
Start Date: OCT 3 2022
End Date: DEC 16 2022
Tuesdays and Thursdays
4:00PM to 9:30PM
Basic Algebra (ALG-2022-2O) ONLINE
Start Date: OCT 3 2022
End Date: DEC 16 2022
The Medical Assistant Training Program adopts a competency- based instructional approach which will help students master administrative and clinical competencies particular to certified medical assistants. It ensures achievement of entry-level competencies through necessary coursework and skills practice.
Applicants for the Medical Assistant Diploma Program must complete the following:
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Monday to Thursdays
4:00pm to 9:00pm
The Phlebotomy Technician Training Program adopts a competency-based instructional approach which will help students master administrative and clinical competencies particular to certified phlebotomy technicians. It ensures achievement of entry-level competencies through necessary coursework and skills practice.
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Tuesdays, Thursdays
5:00PM to 9:30PM
The EKG Technician Training Program adopts a competency-based instructional approach which will help students master administrative and clinical competencies particular to certified EKG technicians. It ensures achievement of entry-level competencies through necessary coursework and skills practice.
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Mondays, Wednesdays
5:00pm to 9:30pm
New Lake College is approved by the IL Board of Education as a Private Business Vocational School.
New Lake College is an approved WIOA training provider and can accept recipients of WIOA Training Vouchers for all of our training programs.
New Lake College is an approved test site for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certification Exams in Clinical and Administrative Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, and EKG Technician.
Contact Information for IBHE is available at IBHE Website
Complaints may be forwarded to IBHE at IBHE Complaints Website
New Lake College is currently not accredited by a US Department of Education recognized accrediting body.