INA, Ill. (July 3, 2019) - Long hours spent on the farm and long hours spent in the home affect the health and well-being of many farm women. Come discover remedies in CBD oil, essential oils, and homemade soaps. Get tips in women’s health, massage therapy and farm safety that…

Read more: AgHERculture Club launches Wellness for Farm Women event

INA, Ill. (July 1, 2019) – Academic advisors at Rend Lake College are aiming to work around everyone’s schedule with new late night advisement opportunities before the start of the Fall 2019 semester.

Advisors will be available until 6 p.m. from August 12 -15 and then again from the 19…

Read more: Late night advisement dates set

INA, Ill. (June 25, 2019) - The Rend Lake College Amateur Radio Club along with the Little Egypt Amateur Radio Society participated in field day on Saturday at the Rend Lake College model air plane filed. The purpose of the exercise was to practice their emergency response capabilities. The group…

Read more: RLC Amateur Radio Club practices emergency response in adverse conditions

INA, Ill. (June 24, 2019) - Drone pilots looking to take their hobby to the next level have the opportunity to prepare for their pilot’s license test with the help of Rend Lake College. A new, two-day course has been designed to prepare drone enthusiasts with the knowledge needed to…

Read more: Prepare for drone pilot license test at RLC

 INA, Ill. (June 18, 2019) - Nine adult learners walked across the stage during the 39th Annual GED Graduation Ceremony at Rend Lake College. Participating students received a certificate to recognize their accomplishments. Back row, from left, Robin DeGonia, Benjamin Mundell, Alexander Mundell, Shane Field, Anna Ferris and Vyktoria Smith. Front…

Read more: Nine take part in GED graduation

REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES – June 11, 2019, MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Resource Allocation Management Plan approved
The board approved the Resource Allocation Management Plan (RAMP), as presented, for transmittal to the Illinois Community College Board effective June 11, 2019. Under new Illinois Community College Board guidelines, each of the…

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Medical Assistant

So What Do You Do?  Do we need a crystal ball?

What is a Medical Assistant?

This occupation is advancing. And many people may say they have heard about medical assisting. However, they probably do not realize what medical assistants do or how valuable the medical…

Read more: A Message from Medical Assistant Director Dr. Nina Goloubeva

INA, Ill. (May 30, 2019) — More than 60 students completed the Basic Nursing Assistant program at Rend Lake College during the fall and spring semesters. The graduates received their pins during Tuesday's first-ever CNA pinning ceremony.  

Allied Health Professor Amber Fann welcomed the graduates and guests. "I am so very pleased to…

Read more: CNA Program holds first-ever pinning ceremony

INA, Ill. (May 30, 2019) – Testing dates have been extended for Rend Lake College’s popular Medical Assistant program. Those interested in the program need to take the test to complete their applications.

The entrance exam, called the Psychological Service Bureau (PSB) exam, is a five-part, computerized, timed test that…

Read more: New Medical Assistant testing dates announced

INA, Ill. (May 29, 2019) - Dozens of local professionals met with Rend Lake College faculty, staff and administrators last month at their annual Advisory Council meetings. The curriculum and program outcomes in 24 different Career and Technical Education disciplines at the college were reviewed. The Advisory Members help the college…

Read more: Rend Lake College hosts local industry leaders at 2019 Advisory Council