Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training is a 1-to-2-year certificate program at Fortis College-Richmond, a private for-profit institution located in Richmond, VA. This program falls within the practical nursing field (CIP 51.3901) and prepares students for entry-level roles as licensed practical or vocational nurses, with training in patient care, clinical procedures, and nursing fundamentals.

Fortis College-Richmond offers a range of complementary health programs, including Medical/Clinical Assistant, Surgical Technology/Technologist, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, providing pathways at multiple levels of nursing and clinical practice. The school also offers a certificate in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. This LPN certificate is among the more direct entry points into nursing practice available at the Richmond campus.