The LPN course of study at Pennsylvania College of Technology takes three semesters to complete. All didactic learning and basic nursing skills courses take place on campus in classrooms or laboratories. Students gain practical experience at local hospitals, nursing homes and other health care facilities. Upon completion of the program, graduates receive a certificate and are eligible to sit for the practical nurse licensing exam. Graduates can go on to pursue an advanced nursing degree. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 17 years of age.
Pennsylvania College of Technology
1 College Ave.
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-326-3761
pct.edu
The Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center offers a full-time, one-year LPN program that runs from August to August. Upon program completion, graduates receive a certificate in practical nursing and can sit for the state licensure exam. The school also offers a part-time, two-year program for working students. Applicants must pass a criminal background check and drug test as well as have proof of current immunizations, a high school diploma or GED. Practical nurse candidates must maintain health care provider CPR certification throughout the course of the program. Career placement services are available free of charge.
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center
1500 Fourth Ave.
Altoona, PA 16602
814-946-8450
gactc.com
The practical nursing program at Lackawana County's Career Technology Center takes 15 months to complete. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and pass a preadmissions aptitude exam. Classes include life sciences, surgical nursing, medical terminology and personal and vocational relationships. Approximately 40 percent of instruction time is in the classroom and 60 percent in a real-time, health care environment. Upon completion of the program, graduates receive a practical nursing certificate and are eligible to sit for the state licensing exam. Alternatively, graduates can go on to pursue advanced nursing degrees.
Career Technology Center at Lackawana County
3201 Rockwell Ave.
Scranton, PA 18508
570-346-8728
ctc.tec.pa.us