About
Orange Technical College’s Practical Nursing program at the Avalon Campus in Orlando, Florida, prepares students for nursing practice in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, geriatric, acute-care, long-term-care, and community settings. The program leads graduates to the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) exam administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Delivered in person through full-time weekday morning or afternoon schedules, the program runs for 1,350 hours and is also offered at Orange Technical College’s Main Campus. Admission requires valid government identification and completion of the Basic Skills Requirement through CASAS Reading Goals 2 and CASAS Math Goals 2, unless an approved exemption applies. The curriculum includes nursing foundations, medical-surgical nursing, and comprehensive nursing and transitional skills.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) exam administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
- Scholarships: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Orange Technical College - Avalon Campus
Orange Technical College
Orange Technical College, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, is a higher education institution focused on career and technical training, serving tens of thousands of students across Central Florida with multiple campuses including Avalon. It offers a variety of adult general education programs, including extensive ESOL and GED training, and provides affordable tuition rates as part of the Orange County Public Schools system. The phlebotomy program, for example, is delivered in-person with comprehensive classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experience, preparing students for industry certification and careers.
Highlights:
- Largest provider of adult general education programs in Central Florida
- Offers extensive ESOL and GED training
- Lowest tuition rates in the region
- Part of the Orange County Public Schools system
- Phlebotomy program offers comprehensive 165-hour training for industry certification