Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate program at Houston Community College is a one- to two-year certificate at this public institution in Houston, TX. The program prepares students for entry-level practical nursing roles by covering foundational nursing skills, patient care, pharmacology, and clinical practice under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.

Classified under CIP code 51.3901 in the nursing field, this program leads to eligibility for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination required to practice as a licensed practical or vocational nurse. Houston Community College also offers programs in Recording Arts Technology, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, Animation and Interactive Technology, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Graduates may work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and home health settings.