About
Phillips Community College - DeWitt Campus excels in its Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) certification program, standing out in the region. The curriculum fosters hands-on learning, critical thinking, and communication skills. It encompasses anatomy, pharmacology, and interconnects complex healthcare systems. Real-world applicability is emphasized through supervised patient care, honing both practical and soft skills. Regular curriculum updates ensure alignment with cutting-edge healthcare practices. High-tech labs simulate hospital settings. Community engagement and interdisciplinary collaborations broaden perspectives. With dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and rigorous curriculum, this program offers a unique and comprehensive nursing education.
Organization
Phillips Community College - DeWitt Campus
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is a public two-year institution serving Eastern Arkansas with campuses in Helena West-Helena, DeWitt, and Stuttgart. It offers accessible education for college transfer and workforce training, emphasizing intimate classroom and lab instruction. The college supports diverse student demographics, including first-time and mid-career learners, and provides multiple campus locations and online learning options to enhance accessibility and community engagement. Its mission focuses on building stronger communities through quality, affordable education and lifelong learning.
Highlights:
- One of only three Arkansas colleges invited by the Higher Learning Commission to pioneer the new Open Pathway accreditation model
- Primarily in-person phlebotomy program with intimate classroom and lab instruction
- Phlebotomy program boasts a 70% graduation rate for students completing courses on time and a strong certification pass rate
- Phlebotomy program is a two-semester technical certificate program consisting of 27 credit hours
- Committed to building stronger communities by delivering quality, affordable education for college transfer and work skills training