A Message from Medical Assistant Director Dr. Nina Goloubeva

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…
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CNA Program holds first-ever pinning ceremony

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…
New Medical Assistant testing dates announced

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…
Rend Lake College hosts local industry leaders at 2019 Advisory Council

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…
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RLC Nursing students complete ADN program
RLC FOUNDATION CHILDREN’S CENTER GRADUATION SENDS OFF CLASS OF 2019
INA, Ill. (May 21, 2019) – The Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center (RLCFCC) graduated 14 students from the Pre-K and Preschool classes last week in the RLC Theatre. Pre-K Teacher, Rene Crouse welcomed family to the event.
RLCFCC 2006 Pre-K Graduates, Jack Aydt, a the mic, and Dakota Quinn,…
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Rend Lake College class of 2019 celebrates 52nd Commencement Ceremony

INA, Ill. (May 20, 2019) - Rend Lake College officials want to congratulate the Class of 2019 for another successful year. The 52nd Annual RLC Commencement was held Saturday, May 18 in James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium. A total of 585 graduates were conferred a total of 1,071 degrees and certificates. RLC…
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Rad Tech celebrates third annual Pinning Ceremony

The Radiologic Technology Class of 2019 is: front row, from left, Dustin Engelhardt, Hayden Jones, Madalyn Toombs, Claudia Spotanski, Jayme McDonald, Catherine Graves, Brooke Akers, Jamie Droge, Megan Purdie, Jade Garner, and Jessica Roberts. Second row, from left, Justin Restoff, Brady Louis, Charles Adelsberger, Hillary Ingram, Blake Johnson, Jessica Chandler,…
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Decorating your cap is so worth it this year
RLC’s CNA program draws big class this year from Thompsonville

Ceremony held for graduates
THOMPSONVILLE, Ill. (May 15, 2019) — Rend Lake College's Certified Nurse Assistant program in Thompsonville celebrated a large class this year with the first-ever Pinning Ceremony last week at the high school.
The student are part of the brand-new dual credit CNA program at Thompsonville High School. This is the…
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REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES – May 14, 2019, MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Dean of Student Affairs appointed
The board approved the appointment of Jeffery McGoy as Dean of Student Affairs, on a full-time, 48-week, non-tenure track, contract effective June 3, 2019. McGoy possesses the education and experience needed to be successful in the position. Previously, McGoy has worked with students at both…
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Child Psych goes blue to raise awareness of child abuse

RLC student Sara Vaughn (Benton) shows off her blue shirt to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.
INA, Ill. (May 10, 2019) – Students in blue roamed Rend Lake College’s campus in an effort to raise awareness about April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
The students,…
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RLC offering 17 Summer Kids Camps

INA, Ill. (May 9, 2019) – Seventeen Summer Kids Camps, ranging from outdoor activities to flying drones to art lessons, have been scheduled for June and July at Rend Lake College.
Join RLC’s Community and Corporate Education Division for some returning camps, back by popular demand, such as Blastoff! and…
2019 Faculty and Staff award ceremony

INA, Ill. (May 8, 2019) – Rend Lake College Board members, faculty, staff, and retired employees gathered in the Theatre on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate and highlight several individuals for an exceptional academic year.
At the annual Faculty and Staff Award Ceremony, eight retirees and a handful of current employees…