Provider name:

Midlands Technical College

Provider description:

Midlands Technical College is a public community college located in South Carolina. It serves the Midlands region and offers a wide range of academic programs, including associate degrees, diplomas, and training certificates. MTC focuses on providing accessible education and workforce training to help students achieve their career goals.

Program name:

Nurse - Licensed Practical - LPN - Diploma

Program description:

The Practical Nursing program is designed to help students develop basic nursing skills in medical, surgical, obstetrical and pediatric nursing. The role of the practical nurse focuses on the technical skills, general knowledge and judgment necessary to organize and provide caring interventions to patients with commonly occurring medical conditions.  The practical nurse participates in health promotion/maintenance activities for the individual in the context of the family. The practical nurse is prepared to provide nursing care within the scope of practice defined by the South Carolina Board of Nursing under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and/or other health care provider.  The course of study balances classroom instruction with relevant clinical experience and provides the opportunity for students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective practitioners of practical nursing.

Program URL:

https://www.midlandstech.edu/learn/academics/health-care/nursing-lpn

Description of business partnerships:

Year first offered:

1992

Student teacher ratio:

1:8

If any, what are the prerequisites for this program?

Combination of Education and Course(s)

Total Cost:

$10087.00