Practical Nursing is a Certificate program offered by United Technical Center in Clarksburg, WV. The program takes 12 months to complete.
Program Overview
Practical Nursing is an amazing career choice full of opportunities. United Technical Center encourages you to pursue a career as a Practical Nurse (PN). Our program to become a practical nurse is a 12-month program that allows you to prepare to treat patients in the real world with the utmost care.
Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing - NCLEX PN, which will give you the license to be a practical nurse.
Admission Requirements
United Technical Center accepts twenty students and three alternates per each cohort, and one class is admitted annually. To be considered for the program, one must have an application, interview, the Medical Terminology prerequisite, three (3) letters of recommendation, and TEAS test score of proficient or better. The program begins July 1st, is twelve months, and is for adults only.
General Requirements
- High School Diploma or GEDPossess a high school diploma, GED, TASC, or their equivalent accepted by WVDE, with an official transcript on file in the Practical Nursing office.
- Minimum Age 17Must be 17 years of age by the first day of school.
- Medical Terminology PrerequisiteMedical Terminology must be completed within the previous five years to admission of the program. It is offered by UTC in the evening and online. If a student does not have…
- ATI TEAS Entrance ExamPass Pre-Entrance Exam (TEAS Test), with a composite score of proficient or higher. These exams are given by appointment; the cost of the exam is $85 and all applicants must be…
- Three Letters of ReferenceThree letters of references from a former employer or teacher (relatives not acceptable) must be submitted or mailed directly to the Practical Nursing Program prior to the…
- Official TranscriptsOfficial transcripts from secondary and post-secondary schools and colleges must be mailed directly to the program prior to the interview.
- Personal InterviewApplicants who have met the requirements will be personally interviewed by two or more of the following: the Director, Assistant Director, Nurse Coordinator of Practical Nursing,…
- Physical Exam and ImmunizationsObtain physical exam, including 2 step PPD, lab studies and vaccinations. Vaccinations include Tdap, hepatitis B, varicella, MMR, Covid, and influenza, and documentation must be…
- Criminal Background CheckComplete Criminal Background Check, may be reviewed by State LPN Board. Criminal background checks are mandatory according to the WV State Board of Examiners for LPNs.
- Drug ScreeningPass Drug Screening. Receipt of positive results shall be grounds for denial of admission to the nursing program provided that the applicant does not have a legally valid…
- AHA BLS CPR CertificationStudents obtain AHA CPR Health Care Provider (BLS) and a background check prior to first day of class.
- English Proficiency (ESL)Applicants with English as a Second Language are required to pass the TOEFL Test with a minimum score of 500.
- Mandatory Orientation DayAttend Mandatory Orientation Day.
Application Process
- 1Contact the Practical Nursing ProgramFor more information on how to join our practical nursing program, call (304) 326-7583 or (304) 326-7591, or contact us online.
- 2Complete Medical TerminologyMedical Terminology must be completed within the previous five years to admission. It is offered by UTC in the evening and online. Math for Medications may also be completed prior to admission.
- 3Register for and Take the TEASRegister and take the pre-entrance ATI TEAS test with a composite score of proficient or higher. All applicants must be pre-registered; the cost of the exam is $85. A free TEAS review course is offered.
- 4Submit Your ApplicationSubmit the application and include 3 letters of reference and school transcripts prior to the interview. Application must be made by March 1st for the class that begins in July of the same year.
- 5Complete the FAFSA for Financial AidComplete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial aid is available to those who qualify, and financial aid questions are referred to the Financial Aid Secretary.FAFSA Code for Clarksburg Campus: 013676Fill Out the FAFSA
- 6Personal InterviewApplicants who have met the requirements are personally interviewed by faculty and administration. Based on all prior requirements, selection will be made.
- 7Reserve Your SeatSelected students submit a $100.00 seat fee/administrative fee to reserve their places in the class.
- 8Complete Health and Background RequirementsFulfill other requirements if accepted (physical exam, lab titers, vaccinations, drug screen, and background checks), and obtain AHA CPR Health Care Provider (BLS) prior to the first day of class.
- 9Attend Orientation and Begin ClassOrientation is mandatory for all students. Classes begin on July 1 of each year and continue through the end of June of the following year.
Program Schedule
The program begins July 1st and is twelve months and for adults only. One class is admitted annually.
United Technical Center's LPN Program is now accepting applications for the July 2026 - June 2027 term.
Cost and Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available, and a financial aid officer is available for further information.
WIOA (Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act) funds are available to a limited number of students who are determined to be eligible by Job Service Employment Security Office. These funds provide tuition and expenses for qualified students enrolled in eligible programs.
Curriculum
Program Total
Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 1350 hours of the curriculum.
Courses
- Math for Medications
- Computer Applications
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals of Nursing I and II
- Geriatric Nursing
- Social Science I and II
- Pharmacology
- Maternal/Newborn Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
- Leadership and Management
- Nutrition and Diet Therapy
- Medical Surgical Nursing I and II
The required courses below are from United Technical Center's published catalog.
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Career Outcomes
Graduates qualify for the licensure examination following completion of program requirements.
What Sets This Program Apart
United Technical Center's program is comprehensive in nature. We will teach you how to provide expert bedside care to patients of all ages and backgrounds.
Also, we provide students with knowledge on basic and advanced medical-surgical skills, administering medications, and more. Once you complete our specially designed program, you are able to qualify to take the West Virginia Board of Examiners' Practical Nursing licensing examination.
What to Expect as a UTC Student
Clinical experiences will be related to theoretical information to the extent possible and be arranged also from simple to complex tasks and assignments.
Learning experiences include implementation of client care and performance of procedures based upon the nursing process and caring construct.
Clarksburg Campus
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Clarksburg Campus (IPEDS, 2024).