Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training is offered as a one- to two-year certificate program at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden, a private for-profit school located in Hamden, CT. This program falls under CIP code 51.3901 in the practical nursing field and prepares students for entry-level roles as licensed practical or vocational nurses through clinical and classroom instruction.

Within the broader health sciences and nursing field, this certificate sits alongside other healthcare and trade programs at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden. Related programs at the school include Medical/Clinical Assistant, as well as trade-focused certificates in Electrician, Plumbing Technology/Plumber, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. Students considering this program should research licensure requirements in Connecticut prior to enrollment.