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Durham Technical Community College, a highly esteemed institution renowned for its excellence in shaping competent healthcare professionals, proudly presents a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) certification program meticulously crafted to cultivate dedicated, proficient, and dependable nursing professionals. Esteemed for its quality, the Main Campus facility provides an optimal learning environment that nurtures inquisitive minds. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and modern training equipment, students gain precise insights into the intricacies of vocational nursing within a setting closely resembling a real healthcare environment. The LVN program distinguishes itself through its unwavering commitment to an applied learning approach. Departing from traditional academic modules, the program seamlessly integrates hands-on training that faithfully simulates real-world scenarios, a proven effective technique in healthcare studies that aligns with the rapid pace of the evolving healthcare landscape, revealing the profound complexity inherent in patient interactions and case management. Significantly, the program places great emphasis on cultivating well-rounded students by fine-tuning academics with soft skills development. This holistic approach fosters excellent communication, heightened critical thinking abilities, and deep empathy—cornerstones in the delivery of exceptional patient care. Furthermore, the curriculum remains agile, incorporating the latest trends in healthcare, including the utilization of cutting-edge technological tools, equipping LVN graduates to excel in today's highly sophisticated, technology-driven healthcare industry. As an authority in healthcare education, Durham Technical Community College boasts a faculty composed of experienced professionals who bring their extensive expertise to the classroom, enriching student learning, illuminating the path to this fulfilling career, and nurturing competent nurses. To reflect the intricate nature of the nursing profession, the program's design incorporates sentence variation, highlighting the significance of coherent and effective communication within the healthcare setting. In conclusion, graduates emerge from this program not only with competence but also armed with the resilience essential to confidently navigate the multifaceted nursing field.

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Durham Technical Community College - Main Campus

Durham Technical Community College

Durham Technical Community College, headquartered in Durham, NC, is a higher education institution specializing in technical and career education. With over 60 years of experience, it offers affordable, high-quality education and individualized student support services, providing pathways for both university transfer and immediate career entry. The college operates multiple locations serving Durham and Orange counties and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Highlights:

  • Serves as a springboard to bachelor's degrees through extensive articulation agreements with many four-year institutions
  • Offers affordable, high-quality technical and career education
  • Strong community focus, including adult literacy programs
  • Phlebotomy program is accredited by the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians
  • Phlebotomy program is delivered in a hybrid format, combining online lectures and in-person labs
  • Phlebotomy program emphasizes ethics, legalities, and practical skills essential for the profession
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