Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training program at Mount Wachusett Community College is a one-to-two-year certificate program at this public institution in Gardner, Massachusetts. The program prepares students to provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians, with coursework covering nursing fundamentals, pharmacology, and clinical practice.

Classified under CIP code 51.3901 in the practical nursing and nursing assistant field, this program is one of several health sciences offerings at Mount Wachusett Community College. Related programs at the school include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Physical Therapy Assistant, Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician at both certificate levels. Students complete both classroom instruction and supervised clinical hours as part of their training.