Practical Nursing Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 23
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/20/2025
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education and assistance with examinations and treatment.
Established in 1992
CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges/LTC
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Il Dept. Of Professional Regulation, National League For Nur
- Industry Standard: Iosscc
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
48 Weeks ( 938.00 Hours / 44.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,669.00 |
| Books | $1,600.00 |
| Fees | $4,981.00 |
| Tests | $357.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $871.00 |
| Total Cost | $14,478.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Application to college and to the nursing program, college entrance exams, transcripts, appointment with nursing program/advisor
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - 12th grade
- Reading - 12th grade
- Language - 12th Grade
- Writing - 12th Grade
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Practical Nursing Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 23
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/20/2025
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education and assistance with examinations and treatment.
Established in 1992
CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
Provider Information
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges/LTC
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Il Dept. Of Professional Regulation, National League For Nur
- Industry Standard: Iosscc
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
48 Weeks ( 938.00 Hours / 44.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,669.00 |
| Books | $1,600.00 |
| Fees | $4,981.00 |
| Tests | $357.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $871.00 |
| Total Cost | $14,478.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
Application to college and to the nursing program, college entrance exams, transcripts, appointment with nursing program/advisor
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - 12th grade
- Reading - 12th grade
- Language - 12th Grade
- Writing - 12th Grade
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction