The CTCLC Practical Nursing Program:

• Established in 1967 under the Manpower Development Training Act and was approved by the Veterans Administration in 1968.
• Prepares students to perform select nursing duties in care of the sick, promotion of health, and prevention of illness under the supervision of a licensed physician and of a registered nurse.
• Sponsored by the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County (CTCLC).
• Approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
• Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). 
• Prepares and provides eligibility for graduates to take the Pennsylvania State Board licensing examination for Practical Nursing.

• Information on financial aid resources is available by calling (570) 346-8728 or emailing smorgan@ctclc.edu
• Students may be eligible for Financial Aid through PELL and SEOG grants, federal loans, scholarships and/or Veterans benefits. 

Admission Requirements

The course is open to any interested person who:

• Must be a resident of Pennsylvania
• High school graduate with a diploma and official high school transcript(s) from an accredited school.
  • Pennsylvania G.E.D
  • Out of state G.E.D results and foreign language transcripts must be approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education at the applicant's expense.
    • Potential students may contact World Education Services (Credential Verification)  http://www.wes.org/
    • Potential students with English as a second language may be required to take the TOEFL examination
• Demonstrates ability to learn as indicated by a pre-admission test, two positive references and official transcripts
• Satisfactory results of the information session
• Admission Committee review and recommendation for acceptance

In addition, once accepted, participation in the program is contingent on the receipt of the following:

• Act 34 Child Abuse Clearance
• Act 151 State Police Clearance
• FBI clearances
  • Free from prohibitive offenses and are accepted by the governing institution and clinical sites.
• Proof of physical and mental health as evidenced by:
  • Physical examination
    • Physician verification of ability to perform essential functions of Practical Nurse  
  • Completed immunizations and/or titers
  • Negative 10 panel drug screening