Great Lakes Institute of Technology
School Description
Provided by Great Lakes Institute of Technology
The need across our country is for training programs providing a marketable skill. We offer such programs. Programs that train. Programs that enhance.
We at the institute have dedicated our professional lives to helping students achieve their goals. We offer career training by recognized professionals, financial assistance, housing assistance, job placement assistance for post graduation careers, and an intense interest in helping them to succeed.
Great Lakes Institute of Technology was initially established in 1965 as J. H. Thompson Academies and was the first "Private Academy for Career Training" in Erie. On April 1, 1996, 21st Century Career Developing Academies, Inc., became the controlling owner. In September 1998, in recognition of the service area of the institution, it became Great Lakes Institute of Technology.
Certificate Programs at Great Lakes Institute of Technology
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Business
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Services
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Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of special assistants and personal secretaries for practicing physicians and nurses, health care facilities and services administrators, and other health care professionals. Includes instruction in business and medical communications, medical terminology, principles of health care operations, public relations and interpersonal communications, software applications, record-keeping and filing systems, scheduling and meeting planning, applicable policy and regulations, and professional standards and ethics.See more schools with programs in Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
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Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Services
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Cosmetology & Beauty
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Manicurist/Nail Specialist
A program that prepares individuals to shape fingernails and toenails, remove unwanted skin and blemishes, apply polish and cosmetics to nails, and function as licensed manicurists or nail technicians/specialists. Includes instruction in manicuring theory; skin anatomy; nail growth, irregularities, and diseases; sterilization and sanitation; equipment and table maintenance; cuticle, blemish, and rough skin removal; nail filing, shaping, and polishing; cream application and extremity massage; nail sculpture and design art; product storage and use; customer service; laws and regulations; and business practices.See more schools with programs in Manicurist/Nail Specialist
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Cosmetology
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Cosmetology
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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
A program that generally prepares individuals to cut, trim, and style scalp, facial, and body hair; apply cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures; massage the head and extremities; and prepare for practice as licensed cosmetologists in specialized or full-service salons. Includes instruction in hair cutting and styling, manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shampooing, chemical applications, esthetics, shop management, sanitation and safety, customer service, and applicable professional and labor laws and regulations.See more schools with programs in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
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Manicurist/Nail Specialist
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach specific vocational trades and industries programs at various educational levels.See more schools with programs in Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
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Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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Health & Medical Services
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Dentistry Support Services
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Dentistry Support Services
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice.See more schools with programs in Dental Assisting/Assistant
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Surgical Technologist
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and surgical nurses, to maintain, monitor, and enforce the sterile field and adherence to aseptic technique by preoperative, surgical team, and postoperative personnel. Includes instruction in instrument and equipment sterilization and handling; surgical supplies management; wound exposure and closure; surgical computer and robot operation and monitoring; maintenance of hemostasis; and patient and team scrubbing.See more schools with programs in Surgical Technologist
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Ultrasound Technician
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to utilize medical ultrasound techniques to gather sonographic data used to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. Includes instruction in obtaining, reviewing, and integrating patient histories and data; patient instruction and care; anatomic, physiologic and pathologic data recording; sonographic data processing; sonography equipment operation; and professional standards and ethics.See more schools with programs in Ultrasound Technician
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Surgical Technologist
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Healing Arts
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Healing Arts
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Massage Therapy
A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instruction in Western (Swedish) massage; sports massage; myotherapy/trigger point massage; myofascial release; deep tissue massage; cranio-sacral therapy; reflexology; massage safety and emergency management; client counseling; practice management; applicable regulations; and professional standards and ethics.See more schools with programs in Massage Therapy
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Massage Therapy
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Medical Assistant Professions
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Medical Assistant Professions
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures.See more schools with programs in Medical/Clinical Assistant
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Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of pharmacists, to prepare medications, provide medications and related assistance to patients, and manage pharmacy clinical and business operations. Includes instruction in medical and pharmaceutical terminology; principles of pharmacology and pharmaceutics; drug identification; pharmacy laboratory procedures; prescription interpretation; patient communication and education; safety procedures; record-keeping; measurement and testing techniques; pharmacy business operations; prescription preparation; logistics and dispensing operations; and applicable standards and regulations.See more schools with programs in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
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Clinical Assistant
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Clinical Assistant
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
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Dentistry Support Services
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Dentistry Support Services
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Veterinary Medicine
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Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals, to provide patient management, care, and clinical procedures assistance as well as owner communication. Includes instruction in animal nursing care, animal health and nutrition, animal handling, clinical pathology, radiology, anesthesiology, dental prophylaxis, surgical assisting, clinical laboratory procedures, office administration skills, patient and owner management, and applicable standards and regulations.See more schools with programs in Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
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Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
