LLCC Health Professions is offering two “Stop the Bleed” sessions today, Oct. 4, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. in Logan Hall, Room 1112. The class covers how and when to manage life altering bleeding as well as time to practice the skills presented. This training goes hand in hand with the “Stop the Bleed” kits that have been added to all the AED locations across the campus and outreach centers. Space is limited. To sign up, email Nick Ferreira. Walk-ins are also welcome, as space allows.
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“Stop the Bleed” Training
LLCC Health Professions is offering two “Stop the Bleed” sessions tomorrow, Oct. 4, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. in Logan Hall, Room 1112. The class will cover how and when to manage life altering bleeding as well as time to practice the skills presented. This training goes hand in hand with the “Stop the Bleed” kits that have been added to all the AED locations across the campus and outreach centers. Space is limited. To sign up, email Nick Ferreira. Walk-ins are also welcome, as space allows.
Recognition event for Hospital Sisters Mission
LLCC Health Professions hosted a thank you luncheon and tour for Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach on Friday. In attendance were Erica Smith, executive director; Nick Amdor, warehouse supervisor; Vicki Detmers, recipient services and operations manager; and Darin Gardner, operations specialist. Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach recently partnered with LLCC to provide an estimated value of approximately $125,000 in supplies, such as gloves, syringes, IV tubing and more, for student training in health professions programs.
Founded in 2002 by the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, Mission Outreach exists to improve the health and wellness of people across the globe through the responsible donation of medical supplies, equipment and support services. They collaborate with multiple health care facilities nationwide that donate supplies that can no longer be used for various reasons. They serve multiple countries and partners overseas, but not all the supplies they obtain can be used (i.e., if supplies cannot pass through customs or the shelf life is about to expire).
As an educational organization, LLCC requires such supplies to prepare students for clinicals, provide them with hands-on experience and demonstrate the correct way to administer and perform essential skills. The college received the first shipment of supplies that would have otherwise been discarded in May 2024. Pallets filled with sterile, surgical, and standard gloves in every size; trach care kits; supplies to start IVs; Foley catheters; IV fluids; sharps containers; cleaning supplies; needles and syringes to administer medication; and more were delivered.
“Stop the Bleed” Training
LLCC Health Professions is offering two “Stop the Bleed” sessions on Oct. 4 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. in Logan Hall, Room 1112. The class will cover how and when to manage life altering bleeding as well as time to practice the skills presented. This training goes hand in hand with the “Stop the Bleed” kits that have been added to all the AED locations across the campus and outreach centers. Space is limited. To sign up, email Nick Ferreira. Walk-ins are also welcome, as space allows.
Ag & Workforce Careers Expo, a huge success
The third annual Ag and Workforce Careers Expo was the largest to date. Nearly 1,300 students and 100 vendors filled the LLCC campus on Thursday. See more photos on the LLCC Facebook page.
Welcome to LLCC, Erica Hostetler, MLS (ASCP)
LLCC Health Professions welcomes Erica Hostetler, MLS (ASCP)-cm to the team. Erica will serve as the director of our medical laboratory technician program. Her first day was Aug. 26. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and is working on her master’s degree in public health. She comes to us with extensive experience in the health care industry. You can email Erica or call 217-786-2225.
Condolences to Carrie Jacobs
We extend our sympathy to Carrie Jacobs, administrative assistant to the dean of health professions, on the passing of her mother, Betty Mabe, of Lexington, South Carolina. The family is suggesting that donations be made in honor of Mrs. Mabe through the Alzheimer’s Association. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
LLCC at state fair
LLCC will be at the Illinois State Fair! The college will be in the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) tent (off Brian Raney Ave., near Lincoln Stage) on four days to share information on the wide array of educational opportunities available from LLCC and other Illinois community colleges. Representatives from LLCC Recruitment and Admissions and academic departments will be on hand with interactive activities and to talk with fairgoers.
- Friday, Aug. 9 – Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Saturday, Aug. 10 – Community Education
- Wednesday, Aug. 14 – Workforce Institute
- Friday, Aug. 16 – Health Professions
Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, will be judging the Blue Ribbon Pie Contest once again at the state fair. Channing Fullaway-Johnson will be judging charcuterie on Saturday, Aug. 10.
The LLCC Ag Club will be helping out at the Pork Patio on Saturday, Aug. 17.
LLCC Nursing welcomes Delaney Patton
LLCC Nursing welcomes Delaney Patton, BSN, TNS, CVRN to the team! Delaney will serve as a lab professional overseeing simulations for nursing and health care students. She comes with years of experience as a nurse for Memorial Health. Delaney is also an LLCC alum, having graduated in 2010 with her nursing degree. You can reach her at delaney.patton@llcc.edu or 217-786-2471.Welcome back Delaney!
LLCC offers three new programs this fall
LLCC is expanding to offer two new degree programs and one new certificate this fall — creative writing associate in arts, cardiovascular sonography associate in applied science and a workplace dynamics certificate.
The creative writing program offers classes, workshops and other activities such as readings and contests, accessible to writers of all levels. Courses are taught by writers trained in their specialties, whose works have been published in literary journals and with literary presses. “This is a rarity for creative writing programs at community colleges,” said Dr. Corrine Hinton, dean of English and humanities. “LLCC faculty live the passions they teach and mentor the next generation of voices from the prairie state and beyond.” The creative writing program prepares students to begin seeking publication and/or transfer to a four-year university.
Cardiovascular sonography (CVS) is LLCC’s newest sonography program and will cover two ultrasound specialty areas: adult echocardiography and vascular sonography.
“This addition to our successful sonography program will equip our students with the necessary skills to perform critical diagnostic procedures while addressing the growing the demand for cardiovascular health care professionals in our community,” said Leigh Giles-Brown, program director. The two-year associate in applied science degree program will prepare students for national credentialing examinations.
The certificate in workplace dynamics prepares students for a professional business environment. Upon successful completion of the program, students will have the skills necessary for the Microsoft certification exam.
The fall semester begins Aug. 17.
More details are available at llcc.edu/creative-writing, llcc.edu/cvs and llcc.edu/business.