Courses

Governors State University’s two-day licensure review course provides 12 hours of intense preparation for the LSW/LCSW exams. This review course uses the most up-to-date examination materials from Licensing ExAm Preparation Services, LLC and reflects the latest diagnostic publication (DSM-5™). Attendees will receive a comprehensive study guide with current practice questions, test taking strategies, information on what to expect on the day of the exam, as well as reference materials at the end of the study guide.

This comprehensive online 50 hour program will prepare students to work as a pharmacy technician in a retail or other pharmacy setting and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam. Course content includes: pharmacy medical terminology, the history of pharmacy, the pharmacy practice in multiple environments, pharmacy calculations and measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names.

ONLINE/SELF PACED: The student will determine his or her start date and will be given up to 6 months to complete the program.

OPTIONAL Non-Paid 40 Hour Externship. To be eligible for the clinical externship, students must successfully complete the 50 hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening, and meet other requirements.

National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the Pharmacy Technician Certified Board (PTCB).

CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR START DATE. Please contact, Amy Barsha at 708.534.4565 or abarsha@govst.edu.

This 90 hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis.  Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Course includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods.  

National Certification:  In-class students who successfully complete the program can sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Exam.

Optional Non-Paid 40 Hour Externship. To be eligible for the clinical externship, students must successfully complete the 90 hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening and meet other requirements. 

ONLINE / SELF PACED: The student will determine start date and will be given up to 6 months to complete the program. 

CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR START DATE. Please contact, Cynthia Staples at 708.534.3044 or cstaples@govst.edu

The PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation Course is a rigorous program that will meet 100% online. The live online course will provide an overview of key areas in human resources management designed to better prepare HR professionals for the national PHR (Professional in HR) or the SPHR (Senior Professional in HR) exams. Both exams are administered by the HRCI ® (Human Resources Certification Institute). Earning the PHR® or SPHR® from HRCI® makes you a recognized expert and leader in the HR field.

ONE-ON-ONE LIVE ONLINE INSTRUCTION

This course will be taught one-on-one with the instructor. Dates and times are flexible and will be coordinated between the instructor and each student.

CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR ONE-ON-ONE PHR/SPHR CERTIFICATION PREPARATION COURSE. For more information, please contact Amy Barsha at 708.534.4565 or abarsha@govst.edu.