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Great Lakes Institute of Technology

About Great Lakes Institute of Technology

Great Lakes Institute of Technology is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment by empowering individuals with the knowledge, practical skills, and experience necessary to reach career and life goals. The school is committed to providing quality education and training standards through a program of continuous assessment and improvement.

Great Lakes offers short-term career training options in a variety of healthcare and healthcare-related fields. Great Lakes has been in operation since 1965 and has trained tens of thousands of students from the Northwest Pennsylvania area and beyond.

Available Programs

4 programs
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography

    The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become ultrasound technicians. The program prepares the student to work as a general sonographer in a physician’s office, mobile medical unit, hospital, or outpatient medical facility.

    Students learn to apply the principles of sonography to produce images of organs, tissues, and small parts of the body using a variety of ultrasound techniques. They’ll learn to identify subtle differences between healthy and pathological areas of the body and work collaboratively with physicians, ensuring images are satisfactory for diagnosis.

    Erie, PA

    5100 Peach Street

    Erie,

     PA
     16509

  • Medical Assistant

    The Medical Assistant program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to build a successful career as a medical assistant or patient care assistant. Students will be well prepared to work in both the clinical and administrative areas in physician’s offices, hospitals, or personal care facilities.

    Students will have the opportunity to practice clinical procedures, laboratory techniques, and administrative responsibilities in a realistic setting. Students also take medical assistant classes in terminology, office accounting practices, record keeping and other health care administration topics.

    The clinical areas are equipped with exam tables, EKG machines, phlebotomy chairs, and other typical medical office equipment, allowing students to develop their skills in various patient procedures and clinical tests.

    The program concludes with an externship to a local medical facility to provide hands-on working experience in the field so that students have the experience to be an asset to medical personnel right after graduating.

    Erie, PA

    5100 Peach Street

    Erie,

     PA
     16509

  • Surgical Technologist

    The Surgical Technologist program is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to begin a career as a surgical technologist and become a vital member of the healthcare team. The program prepares the students to work in hospitals, surgical centers, or outpatient medical facilities.

    The Surgical Technologist training program will provide the student with an understanding of various surgical procedures necessary to anticipate the needs of the operating room team members. Students will learn to apply the principles of sterilization, disinfection, and aseptic and sterile techniques while using supplies and equipment to prepare for surgery. This knowledge will be demonstrated by the ability to position patients and to prepare instrumentation, equipment, and supplies appropriate for surgeries.

    The program concludes with an externship to a hospital or ambulatory center to provide hands-on working experience. The curriculum exceeds the criteria set forth in the current CAAHEP Standards and guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Surgical Technology.

    Erie, PA

    5100 Peach Street

    Erie,

     PA
     16509

  • Veterinary Assistant

    The Veterinary Assistant training program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to build a successful career as a veterinary assistant. Upon graduating, students will be prepared to work in veterinary hospitals, private practices, nature centers, zoos, research facilities, or veterinary clinics.

    Students learn proper restraint and control of animals, collecting and recording medical histories, performing vital signs, receiving hospital patients, and assisting veterinarians with the treatment of patients. Students will also learn to prepare animals and instruments for surgery, perform inventories, assist with filling prescriptions, perform laboratory procedures, and obtain lab specimens. The student will also learn to position animals to obtain x-rays, administer medications, and apply bandages.

    The program concludes with an externship to a local veterinary facility to provide hands-on working experience in the field under the supervision of veterinarians and experienced techs.

    Erie, PA

    5100 Peach Street

    Erie,

     PA
     16509

Campus Location

5100 Peach Street

Erie,

PA
16509

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