Prerequisites
Certified Nurse Aide | CNA:
140 Hours | Cost: $799
Start your healthcare career as a CNA in just a few short weeks! As a certified nursing assistant, you will have an opportunity to work in a variety of environments. Nursing homes, hospitals, adult daycare centers, personal homes, and assisted living facilities all require nursing aides to act as a helpful liaison between the RN or LPN and the patient.
Program Coursework |
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| FIRST SEMESTER: |
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| Long Term Care |
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75 hours |
| Introduction to Nursing |
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45 hours |
| Anatomy & Physiology |
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120 hours |
| Medical Terminology |
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45 hours |
| Pharmacology & Intravenous Therapy Skills |
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66 hours |
| Fundamentals of Nursing |
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160 hours |
| Clinical I |
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80 hours |
| Clinical II* |
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224 hours |
Career Opportunities |
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| Physicians Office |
Long Term Care |
Skilled Nursing Facilities |
| Correctional Facilities |
Public Schools |
Home Health |
| Hospice |
Hospitals |
Insurance Companies |
| Travel Agencies |
Pharmaceutical Sales |
Adult Day Services |
| Military |
Public or Community Health |
Outpatient Surgery |
| Private Duty |
Government (Civil Service) |
Occupational Health |
Practical Nursing Handbook
PN Handbook – Section I-III
Application Process | 200 Points Possible
Steps One & Two must be completed by October 9, 2020.
Step One: Application & Assessment | 100 Points
a) Apply online or in-person at Tri County Tech.
b) Complete the Accuplacer assessment at the Tri County Tech Assessment Center:
Assessment registration can be completed at here
Assessment walk-ins are accepted every Tuesday or Thursday between 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: $20.00 (cash, check, or charge)
65 Questions (20 Reading, 20 Arithmetic, 25 Writing)
No Time Limit
Scores within previous 12 months accepted
ACT within the previous 12 months may be substituted
Students may reassess to improve scores, the first reassessment is free, any additional attempts are $10.00
The Accuplacer assessment practice site is available for free (use next-gen reading, arithmetic, and writing)
c) Applicants will be asked to compile a packet of information which includes:
Official high school transcript or GED scores
Official college transcripts (if applicable)
Resume
3 Letters of Recommendation
Evidence of Status Form (will be provided): Must be signed and notarized along with a supporting document
Proof of CNA Certification: To be accepted into the LPN program, candidates must have a valid CNA certification
Step Two: Applicant Packet | 40 Points
You will need to compile a packet of information which includes:
Official high school transcript
Official college transcript (if applicable)
Resume
Three letters of reccommendation
Evidence of status form (will be provided)
Documantation of previous medical experience
Step Three: Interview | 60 Points
The top 30-35 applicants, based on assessment and packet points, will receive an email and/or letter asking them to schedule an interview with a panel at Tri County Tech. The interview consists of both oral and written components.
If you have any questions about the LPN Application Process, please contact:
Kyle Ppool | 918.331.3240 | Kyle.Ppool@TriCountyTech.edu
Accredited & Approved By:
1 of 8 nationally accredited Practical Nursing Programs in the state.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) | 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 | Atlanta, Georgia 30326 | 404.975.5000 | www.acenursing.org
Approved: Oklahoma Board of Nursing | 2915 North Classen Suite 524 | Oklahoma City, OK 73106 | 425.962.1800 | www.ok.gov/nursing
Approved: Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE) | 1500 West Seventh Avenue | Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074-4364 | 800.522.5810 | www.okcareertech.org
2018 Program Data:
NCLEX Pass Rate: 87.88%
Job Placement Rate: 94%
Program Completion Rate: 74%
College Credit
Oklahoma Wesleyan University and Tri County Tech are both committed to providing high-quality educational programs to their respective constituencies. To learn about college credit opportunities, visit below or OKWU.edu.
We’re Here To Help!
Get in touch with Tri County Tech’s enrollment team. You can request more information about a program or financial assistance, ask away!
Meet Kyle.
He’s our Outreach & Enrollment Specialist. He’s a master at helping students find their perfect Tri County program. Kyle also works with local businesses in Bartlesville to help students apply to Tri County Tech.
Chat with Kyle.
918.331.3240
Meet Laci.
She is our Student Financial Specialist who will work with you on setting up Financial Assistance for those who qualify. It is available through our Foundation for Full-Time & Flex classes, as well as some Fast Track programs.
Chat with Laci.
918.331.3261
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