Health Science

Health Science
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Health Science Cluster's Programs


In fall 2024, we will begin welcoming students to our 17,000 square foot Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Center for Healthcare Excellence. This $5 million state-of-the-art expanded learning center will allow us to train twice as many in-demand health sciences students who are needed throughout our community.

Learn more about the Center for Healthcare Excellence here

Benefits of Health Sciences careers:

  • An incredibly wide range of job opportunities
  • A stimulating environment
  • The ability to make a difference in people’s lives
  • High earning potential
  • Flexible work hours
What’s involved?

Health Science career activities involve planning, managing, and providing medical care, diagnostic services, health information, support services, and research.

Are you:

Interested in science and math?

A compassionate, caring person?

Able to work well with others?

Other key traits:

Can adapt to new technologies

Good communication skills

Detail-oriented

  • Dental Assisting

    Health Science
    Technical Diploma
    30-508-3
    CBE

    After only one term, Lakeshore’s Dental Assisting graduates are eligible to apply for two sections of the Dental Assistant National Board Exam.

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  • Health Information Management

    Health Science
    Associate Degree
    10-530-4
    Online

    Earning a Health Information Management degree requires attention to detail as you learn to develop and maintain record management systems for healthcare entities.

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  • Medical Assistant

    Health Science
    Technical Diploma
    31-509-1
    In-Person

    Lakeshore’s Medical Assistant program is accredited, which can give you an employment advantage as you launch a satisfying career in healthcare.

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  • Medical Coder

    Health Science
    Technical Diploma
    31-530-3
    CBE

    Hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and other businesses requiring accurate, compliant patient records seek graduates with Medical Coder degrees.

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  • Nursing Assistant

    Health Science
    Technical Diploma
    30-543-1
    Hybrid

    A Nursing Assistant degree can be the starting point for an associate degree in Nursing, a bachelor’s degree in Nursing, or a rewarding career on its own.

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  • Nursing-Associate Degree

    Health Science
    Associate Degree
    10-543-1
    In-Person

    Lakeshore’s Nursing-Associate Degree grads consistently pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) at higher rates than the national average.

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  • Practical Nursing

    Health Science
    Technical Diploma
    31-543-1
    In-Person

    Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) to begin working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

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  • Radiography

    Health Science
    Associate Degree
    10-526-1
    In-Person

    Lakeshore students consistently exceed industry standards for completing a radiography program, passing their certification exam, and finding employment.

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Why choose Lakeshore?

  • High quality instruction close to home with instructors who are experienced in their fields
  • New Froedtert & Medical College Center for Healthcare Excellence opens fall 2024
  • Strong community partnerships with many healthcare providers who seek our graduates
  • High school students can get a jump start by taking dual-credit courses at no cost
  • Hands-on clinical/practicum experiences close to home
  • Transfer credits toward bachelor’s degrees at many four-year universities in-state, out of state, and online