Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training is a certificate program (one to two years) offered at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center, a public institution in Altoona, PA. The program is part of the practical nursing field (CIP 51.3901) and prepares students for licensure as practical nurses by providing training in foundational nursing care, clinical procedures, and patient interaction. Related certificate programs at the school include Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.

Students can expect coursework and clinical training covering patient care fundamentals, basic pharmacology, anatomy, and healthcare communication skills. Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center also offers certificates in Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician and Cabinetmaking and Millwork, reflecting the center's range of trade and healthcare career preparation options in Altoona, PA. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination for practical nurse licensure.