Health Professions
Announcements
Applications for admission into Nursing (LPN and RN), Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, and Medical Assisting beginning Fall 2026 are now being accepted!
Health Careers
Health professions offer career paths to meet the various needs of the patient. There are a variety of programs with different educational and patient care levels. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life, try a health-related field. There are competitive salaries and endless job opportunities.
Health Professions Programs
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is a person who works under the direction and
supervision of the nurse to provide basic care and comfort to the patient in a variety
of healthcare settings.
- Learn more about the Nursing Assistant Program Certificate
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certificate
- Financial Assistance with the PATH Grant
Sue Smith
Program Coordinator
Room: A-214b
Phone: 815-224-0489
Email:Sue_Smith@ivcc.edu
Dental Assisting
Unlock Your Smile-Infused Future: Dive into a rewarding career, sculpting confident
smiles and mastering the art of dental care. Your journey to a brighter, healthier
tomorrow starts here
- Learn more about the Dental Assisting Programs
- Dental Assisting Associate in Applied Science
- Dental Assisting Certificate
Lyndsey Beetz
Program Coordinator
Room: G-104
Phone: 815-224-0632
Email: Lyndsey_beetz@ivcc.edu
Dental Hygiene
The dental hygienist is a highly skilled primary care oral health professional with
the knowledge and skills to recognize, prevent and treat oral diseases and conditions.
Lyndsey Beetz
Program Coordinator
Room: G-104
Phone: 815-224-0632
Email: Lyndsey_beetz@ivcc.edu
Emergency Medical Services
Are you interested in helping others? Looking for ways to give back to your community? The Emergency Medical Services Program is a way that you can do both.
We offer the following career pathways:
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Paramedic Certificate
- Paramedic A.A.S. Degree
Nick Fish
Program Coordinator
Room: B 301
Phone: 815-224-0267
Email: NICK_FISH@IVCC.EDU
Licensed Practical Nurse
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the delegation of the Registered Nurse
(RN). LPN has a role with assessment and evaluation of patient responses to treatments
in a variety of healthcare settings. Their training allows them to care for the patient
beyond basic care and comfort.
- Learn more about Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate
- Practical Nursing (LPN) Certificate
- Financial Assistance with the PATH Grant
Sue SMith
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Room: A-214b
Phone: 815-224-0489
Email: Sue_Smith@ivcc.edu
Certified Medical Assistant
If you have a passion for helping people, enjoy multi-tasking and want a rewarding
career, Certified Medical Assisting might be a great option for you. As a Certified
Medical Assistant (CMA), you'll build skills in direct patient care, administrative
office skills and transferable skills that make you a valuable member of any healthcare
team. CMAs enjoy fast-paced, exciting work in various clinic and office settings across
most areas of healthcare. No day will be the same and you'll have the opportunity
to make a lasting impact on patients.
Learn more about Medical Assistant Program
Financial Assistance with the PATH Grant
Kaity Ritter (Teason)
Program Coordinator
Room: B-219
Phone: 815-224-0274
Email: kaity_ritter@ivcc.edu
Phlebotomy
- Learn more about Phlebotomy Certificate
- Phlebotomy Certificate
- Financial Assistance with the PATH Grant
Mary Greve
Program Coordinator
Room: a 214
Phone: 815-224-0485
Email: MARY_GREVE@IVCC.EDU
Nursing (RN)
A Registered Nurse (RN) uses all aspects of the nursing process including assessment,
nursing diagnoses, planning, implementation and evaluation. along with application
of biological sciences to promote holistic care for patient well-being in a variety
of healthcare settings. The RN supervises the care of the LPN and the CNA.
- Learn more about Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
- Nursing (RN) Associate in Applied Science
- Nursing Transfer to 4-year school (PDF)
- Financial Assistance with the PATH Grant
- Nursing Faculty Contact Information
Sue Smith
Director of Nursing
Room: A-214b
Phone: 815-224-0489
Email: Sue_Smith@ivcc.edu
LPN to RN Bridge for Advanced Placement
The LPN to RN completion program uses the LPN education and work experiences as a
starting point where education is furthered in order to complete the RN Associate
Degree in Nursing.
- LPN-to-RN Bridge Program FAQs and Application Process (PDF)
- Advanced Placement Criteria (PDF)
- LPN-RN Bridge Application
Career Training Programs
Certified EKG Technician
Electrocardiograph (EKG) technicians administer tests to determine the cardiovascular
health of patients. They are critical in today's healthcare environment, where timely
access to accurate patient records is vital to the safety and treatment of patients.
Learn more about the Certified EKG Technician Course
Financial Assistance with the PATH Grant
lexis buckley
program manager
Room: ctc-219d (located inside continuing ed.)
Phone: 815-224-0490
Email: LEXIS_buckley@ivcc.edu
Sterile Processing Technician
Sterile Processing Technicians (SPT), also known as Central Service Technicians, play
a critical role in preventing infection by sterilizing, cleaning, processing, assembling,
storing, and distributing medical supplies.
lexis buckley
program manager
Room: ctc-219d (located inside continuing ed.)
Phone: 815-224-0490
Email: LEXIS_buckley@ivcc.edu
Patient Care Technician
Patient care technicians play an important role in patients' lives. With healthcare
demand at an all-time high, you can be the professional providing this vital care.
This online patient care course will help you gain the skills needed to work with
patients in various healthcare facilities.
Learn more about the Patient Care Technician Course
Financial Assistance with the PATH Grant
lexis buckley
program manager
Room: ctc-219d (located inside continuing ed.)
Phone: 815-224-0490
Email: LEXIS_buckley@ivcc.edu
Medical Billing and Coding
Medical Billers and Coders are healthcare professionals essential to the medical world.
They help bridge the gap between patients, insurance companies, and healthcare providers.
lexis buckley
program manager
Room: ctc-219d (located inside continuing ed.)
Phone: 815-224-0490
Email: LEXIS_buckley@ivcc.edu
Pharmacy Technician with Optional Externship
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in dispensing prescription medication to customers
and health professionals.
- Learn more about the Pharmacy Technician with Optional Externship course
- Financial Assistance with the PATH Grant
lexis buckley
program manager
Room: ctc-219d (located inside continuing ed.)
Phone: 815-224-0490
Email: LEXIS_buckley@ivcc.edu
Health Professions Contacts
Heather Seghi
Dean of Health Professions
Room: A-217
Phone: 815-224-0481
Email: Heather_Seghi@ivcc.edu
Kelli Shan
Administrative Assistant for Health Professions
Room: A-214
Phone: 815-224-0485
Email: Kelli_Shan@ivcc.edu
Lexis Buckley
Program Manager for Health Care Accelerated Career Programs (non-credit)
Room: CTC 219D
Phone: 815-224-0490
Email: Lexis_buckley@ivcc.edu