Advanced Certified Nurse Assistant
A well-trained health care service professional may work closely with a registered nurse or LPN in any health facility. Patients will feel comfort in the professional care they receive.
Certified Nursing Assistant Training
The JJC Certified Nurse Assistant Program prepares students to administer patient care as a member of a nursing team in hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, and other extended care facilities. A nurse assistant will help with the routine care and treatment of persons who are sick, disabled, or infirm.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Students will attain all the necessary skills for entry-level placement as a phlebotomist through lecture, demonstration, and clinical experience. Proficiency will be demonstrated in all routine blood-drawing techniques, patient approach, patient identification, and professionalism.
(Please note: The Spring 2010 Phlebotomy class is currently closed and will not be taking any more applications at this time.)
CPR Instruction
Electrocardiography Technician
This training program certificate is designed to prepare a student in non-invasive electrocardiography procedures, interpreting dysrythmias, monitoring telemetry units, performing 12-lead electrocardiograms and applying the holter monitor as ordered by a physician.
Emergency Medical Services
The associate's degree program is designed to prepare individuals for a wide spectrum of EMS careers including the fire service, hospital emergency department technicians, physicians' offices and clinics, and EMS-training facilities.
Fire Science Technology
The Fire Science Technology program combines fire science theory with a liberal arts education. The programs range from the introductory level to the administrative officer level. It is coordinated with the Illinois State Fire Marshal Office and has the support of area mayors, city managers, and fire district trustees.
Pharmacy Technician
As pharmacists spend more time consulting with patients on their prescriptions, routine tasks such as filling prescriptions and stocking supplies are being shifted to certified technicians. Contact Pat Liston at (815) 280-2462 or email pliston@jjc.edu for more information.
Radiologic Technology
Contact Pat Liston at (815) 280-2462 or email pliston@jjc.edu for more information.