The School of Health Professions at the Community College of Baltimore County offers a 12-month practical nursing certificate that combines both theoretical instruction and clinical practice. Candidates must sit the Test of Essential Academic Skills prior to admission. This three-semester program consists of coursework in molecular and cellular biology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, adult nursing care, mental health nursing, maternal and child health care, practical nursing trends and laboratory applications. General education courses in English composition, psychology and sociology are also required. An average grade of "C" must be maintained throughout this program.
Community College of Baltimore County
Dundalk Campus
7200 Sollers Point Road
Baltimore, MD 21222
443-840-3700
ccbcmd.edu
Baltimore City Community College offers a three-semester practical nursing certificate program. Prerequisite courses in anatomy and physiology, microbiology and academic preparation with a grade of "C" or higher are needed for admission. This program features general education coursework in English composition and psychology alongside specialized instruction in the calculation of medications, adult health nursing, family nursing and practical nursing issues. Students also complete hands-on practice at local hospitals, clinical centers, daycare facilities and similar community-based settings.
Baltimore City Community College
2901 Liberty Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215-7893
410-462-8300
bccc.edu
Sojourner-Douglass College offers a certificate program in practical nursing. Applicants must take a placement test of math and reading skills or take prerequisite courses in math and reading with a grade of "C" or higher. Pre-nursing courses in English, anatomy and physiology, math, psychology, computers, introductory nursing and medication calculations with a grade-point average of at least 2.5 are required for admission. Candidates must also complete an entrance exam and submit two recommendation letters from their nursing instructors. This program consists of three semesters of didactic and clinical instruction in pharmacology, health assessment, adult health nursing, multicultural nursing, pathophysiology, maternal-child nursing and a community project.
Sojourner-Douglass College
200 N. Central Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21202
800-732-2630
sdc.edu