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Vocational Nursing Program
The following schedules for VN program is currently enrolling:
Staff members are available to help you prepare for enrollment. Please plan to enroll early
as the LVN program fills very quickly. The vocational nursing program is only offerred at
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, and Carson.
The following schedules for VN program is currently enrolling:
Staff members are available to help you prepare for enrollment. Please plan to enroll early
as the LVN program fills very quickly. The vocational nursing program is only offerred at
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, and Carson.
| Schedule |
- Van Nuys Campus - Part Time Days, Evenings & Weekends; Full Time (Monday - Friday)
- West Covina Campus - CNA / HHA ONLY - Part Time Evenings & Weekends
| The Medical Assistant Program |
Program Length: 720 Hours
55 Credit Units
This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as a Medical Assistant in
either clinical and/or administrative capacity.
The instruction provides student with the skills for routine diagnostic laboratory procedures,
understanding of the administration of medication, entry-level skill proficiency require for
assisting in routine patient examination and surgical procedures. In addition, students will gain
knowledge of the legal as well as ethical responsibilities outlined in the Scope of Practice. Upon
successful completion, students will have the knowledge and technical skills to obtain entry-level
employment in HMOs, medical clinics, chiropractic offices, and rehabilitation centers.
55 Credit Units
This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as a Medical Assistant in
either clinical and/or administrative capacity.
The instruction provides student with the skills for routine diagnostic laboratory procedures,
understanding of the administration of medication, entry-level skill proficiency require for
assisting in routine patient examination and surgical procedures. In addition, students will gain
knowledge of the legal as well as ethical responsibilities outlined in the Scope of Practice. Upon
successful completion, students will have the knowledge and technical skills to obtain entry-level
employment in HMOs, medical clinics, chiropractic offices, and rehabilitation centers.
| The Pharmacy Technician Program |
Program Length: 600 Clock Hours
49 Credit Units
Pharmacy Technician Program is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and
practical skills necessary for an entry-level technician position in a retail, hospital or home health
pharmacy.
49 Credit Units
Pharmacy Technician Program is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and
practical skills necessary for an entry-level technician position in a retail, hospital or home health
pharmacy.
| Nursing Assistant Training Program - CNA (150 Hours) |
Description:
This program provides students with job skills needed to become qualified to work with residents
of long term care facilities and patients in hospitals.
Duration:
Combined with the Home Health Aide class, these programs will last for 3.5 months.
Methodology:
A combination of lecture, participation, discussion, return demonstration, role-playing, readings,
quizzes and tests.
Admission Requirements:
Incoming students must be at least 17 years of age and have a high school diploma or
equivalent. To enter clinical practice, students must also submit a recent physical exam
including a TB test a fingerprint card and hold a current CPR card.
Tuition:
Please inquire within.
This program provides students with job skills needed to become qualified to work with residents
of long term care facilities and patients in hospitals.
Duration:
Combined with the Home Health Aide class, these programs will last for 3.5 months.
Methodology:
A combination of lecture, participation, discussion, return demonstration, role-playing, readings,
quizzes and tests.
Admission Requirements:
Incoming students must be at least 17 years of age and have a high school diploma or
equivalent. To enter clinical practice, students must also submit a recent physical exam
including a TB test a fingerprint card and hold a current CPR card.
Tuition:
Please inquire within.
| Home Health Aide Training Program - HHA (40 Hours) |
Description:
Program provides students with job skills needed to become qualified to work with patients
needing in-home care and companionship.
Duration:
Combined with the Nursing Assistant Class, these programs will last for 3.5 months.
Methodology:
A combination of lecture, participation, discussion, return demonstration, role-playing, readings,
quizzes and tests.
Admission Requirements:
Incoming students must be at least 17 years of age and have a high school diploma or
equivalent. To enter clinical practice, students must also submit a recent physical exam
including a TB test a fingerprint card and hold a current CPR card.
Tuition:
Please inquire within.
Payment: PCN offers a very easy weekly or bi-weekly payment plan with no finance or interest
charges to the student. We accept Visa and Mastercard only.
Program provides students with job skills needed to become qualified to work with patients
needing in-home care and companionship.
Duration:
Combined with the Nursing Assistant Class, these programs will last for 3.5 months.
Methodology:
A combination of lecture, participation, discussion, return demonstration, role-playing, readings,
quizzes and tests.
Admission Requirements:
Incoming students must be at least 17 years of age and have a high school diploma or
equivalent. To enter clinical practice, students must also submit a recent physical exam
including a TB test a fingerprint card and hold a current CPR card.
Tuition:
Please inquire within.
Payment: PCN offers a very easy weekly or bi-weekly payment plan with no finance or interest
charges to the student. We accept Visa and Mastercard only.
| CNA / HHA Combined Course (190 Hours) |
| Vocational Nursing Program - LVN (1550 Hours) |
Description:
Part-Time Program:
Designed for the working adult, the PCN Vocational Nursing Program is a part-time course
meeting evenings and weekends. The working adult can continue with regular employment
and still receive a quality education without the sacrifices of a full-time class schedule.
Full-Time Program:
The fastest way to a quality LVN education! The intensive full-time program meets 5 days a
week and concludes in only 12 months. Ideal for the recent high school graduate and those
without current employment.
Duration:
Part Time Program:
Meeting four times weekly (two weeknights including weekends), this program totals 18 months.
The course includes 1550 hours training, 590hrs in classroom theory and 960hrs clinical
practice.
Full Time Program:
Monday to Friday
8:00am - 3:00pm Theory and 7:00am - 3:00pm Clinical
Methodology:
A combination of lecture, participation, discussion, return demonstration, role-playing,
readings, quizzes and tests.
Part-Time Program:
Designed for the working adult, the PCN Vocational Nursing Program is a part-time course
meeting evenings and weekends. The working adult can continue with regular employment
and still receive a quality education without the sacrifices of a full-time class schedule.
Full-Time Program:
The fastest way to a quality LVN education! The intensive full-time program meets 5 days a
week and concludes in only 12 months. Ideal for the recent high school graduate and those
without current employment.
Duration:
Part Time Program:
Meeting four times weekly (two weeknights including weekends), this program totals 18 months.
The course includes 1550 hours training, 590hrs in classroom theory and 960hrs clinical
practice.
Full Time Program:
Monday to Friday
8:00am - 3:00pm Theory and 7:00am - 3:00pm Clinical
Methodology:
A combination of lecture, participation, discussion, return demonstration, role-playing,
readings, quizzes and tests.
Unique for Southern California, PCN offers the CNA and HHA as a combined class saving
students valuable time, work and money! Taken together the above two courses cost only
$990.00 in tuition and are integrated for reinforced learning, making licensure and employment
more successful. Contact an admissions representative today and begin training in a way that
will maximize your future employability and income potential.
students valuable time, work and money! Taken together the above two courses cost only
$990.00 in tuition and are integrated for reinforced learning, making licensure and employment
more successful. Contact an admissions representative today and begin training in a way that
will maximize your future employability and income potential.
Program Length: 30 Hours
3 Credit Units
The course is offered as a BRN-approved Continuing Education Program for Registered Nurses for
recertification requirement.
This program discusses the advanced topics of management of central lines, transfusion therapy, and
antineoplastic theory.
A Certificate of Completion of 30 contact hours shall be granted to participants who successfully
completed the IV Therapy Program as a prerequisite for RN re-certification requirements.
Admission Requirements:
Students seeking admission to the Advance IV Therapy Program must have completed the following
basic requirements before receiving an application: For Continuing Education Program - valid RN
license.
3 Credit Units
The course is offered as a BRN-approved Continuing Education Program for Registered Nurses for
recertification requirement.
This program discusses the advanced topics of management of central lines, transfusion therapy, and
antineoplastic theory.
A Certificate of Completion of 30 contact hours shall be granted to participants who successfully
completed the IV Therapy Program as a prerequisite for RN re-certification requirements.
Admission Requirements:
Students seeking admission to the Advance IV Therapy Program must have completed the following
basic requirements before receiving an application: For Continuing Education Program - valid RN
license.
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Admission Requirements:
Students seeking admission to the Medical Assisting Program must have completed the following
basic requirements before receiving an application:
1. A combined average of at least 75% in Math and English
2. At least 18 years of age
3. English Language Proficiency
4. Passed the Entrance/Qualifying Exam
Students seeking admission to the Medical Assisting Program must have completed the following
basic requirements before receiving an application:
1. A combined average of at least 75% in Math and English
2. At least 18 years of age
3. English Language Proficiency
4. Passed the Entrance/Qualifying Exam
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Admission Requirements:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent with
2. English Proficiency and Math Competency
3. Passed the Entrance/Qualifying Exam
4. Computer literacy skills, or have concurrent enrollment in a computer course and have a
typing proficiency of 40 wpm.
1. High School Diploma or equivalent with
2. English Proficiency and Math Competency
3. Passed the Entrance/Qualifying Exam
4. Computer literacy skills, or have concurrent enrollment in a computer course and have a
typing proficiency of 40 wpm.
- Los Angeles Campus - Part Time Days, Evenings & Weekends; Full Time (Monday - Friday)
- Carson Campus - Full Time (Monday - Friday); Part Time Evenings & Weekends
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| Provider Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, For 30 Contact Hours |
| RN Continuing Education Program |
| Principles of Teaching Adult Learners - A Self-Learning Module |
3 Credit Units
administrators, instructors for student nurses and for anybody who views teaching as a craft
and learning as fundamental to growth and the expansion of life possibilities.
administrators, instructors for student nurses and for anybody who views teaching as a craft
and learning as fundamental to growth and the expansion of life possibilities.
| Provider # 14475 For 30 Contact Hours |
Program Length: 36 Hours
This course is designed to prepare Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)
Students will perform simulated and actual intravenous catheterizations and blood withdrawals.
LVNs will receive 36 contact hours upon successful course completion.
Admission Requirements:
Students seeking admission to the IV Therapy Program must have completed the following basic
requirements before receiving an application: For Continuing Education Program - valid LVN license.
This course is designed to prepare Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)
Students will perform simulated and actual intravenous catheterizations and blood withdrawals.
LVNs will receive 36 contact hours upon successful course completion.
Admission Requirements:
Students seeking admission to the IV Therapy Program must have completed the following basic
requirements before receiving an application: For Continuing Education Program - valid LVN license.
| Advance Intravenous Therapy Program & Blood Withdrawal Certification Course |
| Approved by the BVNPT Course Provider # IB23235 |
- Bakersfield Campus - CNA / HHA ONLY - Part Time Evenings & Weekends
Preferred College of Nursing