Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate program at South Arkansas College is a one-to-two-year certificate offered at this public institution in El Dorado, AR. The program prepares students to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs), with training in fundamental nursing skills, patient care, and clinical practice under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.

This program falls within the health professions and clinical sciences field (CIP 51.3901), providing instruction in nursing fundamentals, pharmacology, and clinical procedures aligned with state LPN licensure requirements. Students at South Arkansas College can also consider related certificate programs including Industrial Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, and Physical Therapy Assistant. The LPN training program includes supervised clinical hours to prepare graduates for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination.