Northwest Louisiana Technical College - Minden Campus

Northwest Louisiana Technical College - Minden Campus offers the Associate of Applied Science in Business Office Administration in Minden, Louisiana. The program prepares students for office work in business, industry, and health offices by developing skills in office technology, customer service, computer applications, records management, business documents, accounting, and office procedures. It leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree. The program is delivered completely online, with online classes and training in business office practices. Students develop competence in keyboarding, formatting, computer literacy, business mathematics, written communication, word processing, spreadsheets, medical terminology, and accounting principles. The curriculum also addresses public speaking, English, social sciences, advanced mathematics, and natural sciences.

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Northwest Louisiana Technical College - Minden Campus offers Practical Nursing in Minden, Louisiana. The program prepares students to meet Louisiana licensure requirements for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practice and leads to a diploma with eligibility to apply for the National Council of State Boards Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Instruction combines classroom learning, laboratory practicum, and supervised clinical activities in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care agencies. Nursing coursework addresses basic nursing, advanced pharmacology, and specialty areas including pediatrics, obstetrics, and mental health. Clinical experience supports patient care across the lifespan and development of practical nursing skills. The program’s published admission requirements are not included in the available program facts.

Patient Care Technician at Northwest Louisiana Technical College - Minden Campus in Minden, Louisiana, prepares individuals for health occupation opportunities and cross-training in health care facilities. The program develops basic bedside nursing assistant skills and covers phlebotomy, electrocardiogram procedures, and other monitoring procedures. Graduates may work in long-term care facilities, hospitals, laboratories, and clinics. Coursework includes nursing fundamentals, skills application, anatomy and physiology, medical office procedures, phlebotomy, EKG, clinical experiences, healthcare communication, and professional aspects for healthcare providers. The curriculum also includes computer literacy and applications. After completing the phlebotomy coursework, students take the Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Examination.