

For individuals aspiring to embark on a medical career, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN or LPN) certification provides a solid stepping stone. The one-year program, obtainable from the Northwest Louisiana Technical College - Minden Campus, lays the foundation for a career in nursing. The course equips students with the practical skills and know-how needed to care for patients in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, private residences, and more. The LVN/LPN license, though entry-level, offers promising job prospects and growth opportunities in the field of healthcare.

The purpose of this program is to prepare individuals to perform tasks related to the management of marketable skills and career advancement in various areas of business, industry, and health offices. Students will receive training in office technology, software and hardware skills, customer service, and strong work-place skills required for success in the workplace.

This program prepares individuals for a variety of job opportunities in the health occupation fields and is designed to meet the need for cross training of employees in health care facilities. Graduates may find employment in long-term care facilities, hospitals, laboratories, and clinics where basic bedside nursing assistant skills are required. In addition, students learn phlebotomy, how to perform electrocardiograms (EKG) stress testing, and other monitoring procedures.
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College, Minden Campus, is a technical and vocational college in Minden, Louisiana. The campus trains people for business office administration, licensed vocational nursing, and patient care technician work, along with other occupational fields. Its facilities comprise three buildings with classrooms and labs. The campus includes practical nursing instruction, patient care technician instruction, industrial instrumentation, welding, heavy equipment vehicle operation, and advanced manufacturing expertise among its instructional areas. Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College describes its educational mission as providing technical and vocational education in Louisiana. The Minden Campus is identified as the college’s main campus and supports both health care and industrial career pathways. Programs associated with the college also include fields such as air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical work, plumbing, diesel-powered equipment, and phlebotomy.
9500 Industrial Drive P. O. Box 835, Minden, LA 71058