EPiC Program Directory
Background on EPiC Programs
Educational Programs in Collaboration (EPiC) is a Michigan-based initiative designed to expand access to specialized healthcare education through a collaborative model among the state’s community colleges. Supported by the Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative (MWTEC), EPiC enables colleges to jointly offer quality healthcare programs that might otherwise be financially unfeasible for individual institutions. Through this shared approach, students across Michigan can enroll in high-quality and affordable healthcare programs without needing to relocate.
Programs are delivered in a hybrid format: academic coursework is completed online via Michigan Colleges Online (MCO), while hands-on clinical training is conducted at local affiliate healthcare facilities. This flexible structure allows students to access quality education regardless of their location. EPiC offers a variety of healthcare-focused programs, all of which are aligned with accrediting standards to prepare students for certification exams and direct entry into the workforce.
For prospective students, EPiC provides an affordable and accessible pathway into high-demand healthcare fields. The consortium ensures consistency in educational quality across participating institutions and fosters workforce readiness through a combination of online learning and practical clinical experience.
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Please see our available healthcare programs listed below, there will be a link to specific program pages embedded in the description of each. Follow this link to the program page and all program specific information on registration, who to contact and coursework will be available.
Available Programs
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Cardiovascular Technologists (CVT) are highly skilled professionals trained to work alongside Cardiologists to perform invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures. They partake in procedures like cardiac pacemaker insertion and stent implants.
Interested in becoming a CVT? Follow this link to the program page!
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Computed Tomography Technologists are highly skilled professionals trained to operate CT equipment, which produces cross-sectional images of patients' bones, organs and tissue that are used to diagnose medical conditions in medical facilities and outpatient centers under the direct supervision of a health care provider.
Interested in becoming a CT Tech? Follow this link to the program page!
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Neurodiagnostic Technologists are highly skilled, and highly sought after medical professionals. Their specific skill set and level of professionalism is what really sets them apart from other healthcare professions. Although there are several modalities that a Neurodiagnostic Technologist can specialize in, recording electroencephalograms is what they are most known for.
Interested in becoming an EEG Tech? Follow this link to the program page!
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Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) play a vital role in the healthcare system, working in a variety of settings, including nursing homes, hospitals, private residences, and physician offices. They provide essential care to people of all ages, including health assessments, administering treatments, and offering comfort and support. LPNs are often the first point of contact for patients, building strong, trusting relationships that are crucial for effective care. As respected members of the healthcare team, LPNs collaborate closely with Registered Nurses (RNs) and doctors to deliver high-quality patient care.
Interested in becoming an LPN? Follow this link to the program page!
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Medical assistants are specially-trained healthcare professionals who work closely with patients and doctors to keep medical clinics and offices running smoothly. They serve an important role in health organizations, keeping patient’s files organized and accessible and performing basic procedures like drawing blood. Your medical assisting education will prepare you to carry out the duties of an entry-level medical assistant.
Interested in becoming a Medical Assistant? Follow this link to the program page!
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MRI technologists are highly educated and possess the advanced skills and knowledge necessary for competent practice. They must have the ability to synthesize information and apply rational judgment in determining appropriate protocols that affect image quality and diagnostic outcome. They must find balance between equipment capabilities and patient condition to arrive at the highest quality images for interpretation by the physician. The MRI environment presents unique patient care and safety issues that require exceptional attention to detail.
Interested in becoming an MRI Technologist? Follow this link to the program page!
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Radiographers are highly educated and possess the skills and knowledge necessary for competent practice. They assist radiologists with a range of procedures, such as fluoroscopic imaging or gastrointestinal exams that require the use of contrast media. Radiographers also assist in the operating room in a variety of vascular, orthopedic, and neurological surgeries.
Interested in becoming a Radiographer? Follow this link to the program page!
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Surgical Technicians are skilled individuals tasked with assisting in the operating room. They have the responsibility of passing sterile operating instruments to surgeons, holding instruments, setting up equipment, specimen handling for laboratory analysis, and maintaining a sterile environment. Surgical Techs are usually under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel.
Interested in becoming a Surgical Technician? Follow this link to the program page!