This certificate is designed to prepare students to apply to the Licensed Practical Nursing Program at RVCC.
Students in this program must achieve a "C" or higher in all courses to graduate.
** Total program credits are presented as a range and may vary based on transfer coursework and elective selection. Students who complete all courses at RVCC follow the higher credit total. See Graduation Requirements for more details.
For the open elective courses, students should work with their advisor to choose one of the following: Healthcare Applications Open Elective Options
Please note: The LPN certificate does not require College Comp, a Math Elective, or Medical Terminology, although these will be helpful foundations for your coursework. They are required to complete the pre-LPN certificate.
Please note: The LPN certificate does not require a Humanities, Fine Arts, World Language Elective or Legal & Ethical Issues in Healthcare, although these will be helpful foundations for your coursework. They are required to complete the pre-LPN certificate.