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:
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 PN Prerequisite program is a 5-course program designed to prepare the student for the Practical Nursing Diploma Training Program (PNDTP) program. The program is intended to measure the student’s basic skills in communication, calculations relating to percentages, decimals, ratios and proportions, human behavior and the body systems.
Individuals enrolling into the PN prerequisites must have completed high school education or its equivalent (GED or college credits). Individuals will also be required to submit other requirements such as proof of identity.
English Composition (ENG 2023-4O) online
Basic Algebra (ALG 2023-4O) online
Interpersonal Communication (COMM 2023-4O) online
Introduction to Psychology (PSYCH 2023-4O) online
English Composition (ENG 2023-5O) online
Basic Algebra (ALG 2023-5O) online
Interpersonal Communication (COMM 2023-5O) online
Introduction to Psychology (PSYCH 2023-5O) online
General Anatomy and Physiology (GENAP 2023-1P)
English Composition (ENG 2024-1O) online
Basic Algebra (ALG 2024-1O) online
Interpersonal Communication (COMM 2024-1O) online
Introduction to Psychology (PSYCH 2024-1O) online
English Composition (ENG 2024-20) online
Basic Algebra (ALG 2024-20) online
Interpersonal Communication (COMM 2024-20) online
Introduction to Psychology (PSYCH 2024-20) online
General Anatomy and Physiology (GENAP 2024-1A)
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-2024-1P)
START DATE: JAN 22, 2024
END DATE: MAY 1, 2025
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday
4:00PM to 9:30PM
Practical Nursing (PNDTP-2024-1P)
START DATE: JUL 29, 2024
END DATE: OCT 9, 2025
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday
9:00AM to 2:30PM
Graduates of this program will receive Certificates of Completion for
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:
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.
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.
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.