Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate at Southwestern Community College is a one-to-two-year program at this public institution in Creston, IA. Under CIP code 51.3901 in the practical nursing field, the program prepares students for LPN/LVN licensure through instruction in clinical nursing skills, patient care, and foundational health sciences.

Southwestern Community College offers a variety of certificate programs across technical and health fields, including Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Carpentry/Carpenter, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. The LPN certificate program represents the college's offering in the allied health field, preparing graduates to enter the workforce as licensed practical nurses in Iowa and beyond.