Excellence In Education Lincoln Daily News January 2025 Page 27 Health Sciences Programs Healthcare remains one of the most in-demand industries in Central Illinois. To help maintain the healthcare job pipeline, Heartland has several Health Sciences programs of study including Nursing, Radiography, Emergency Medical Services, Physical Therapist Assistant, and a general Health major. In the 2023-2024 academic year the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program returned to HCC Lincoln. CNAs play a very important role in nursing by assisting patients and performing many basic medical procedures. CNA remains a high-demand field for Logan County, and courses offered in Lincoln reached capacity in the last two semesters. Hands-On Learning Since 2019, to complement two-year transfer programs, Heartland Community College has added over 40 new degrees and certificates that are designed to lead directly into the workforce. Many of these programs, such as Welding, provide fast-track pathways to a career. Many of these programs are offered on the Main Campus in the new Advanced Manufacturing Center. Last year HCCL added eight-week Welding courses based in Lincoln. Students start with an eight-week 100-level course, then after completion can advance to a 200-level advanced course. Upon the completion of both courses, students earn the Gas metal Arc Welding Basics microcertificate. Continued --
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