Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

The licensed practical nurse program at St Louis College of Health Careers – Fenton prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physicians' offices. The program focuses on preparing individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, of dentist. Program courses include: patient vital signs, critical thinking and technology, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer licensed practical nurse (LPN) program.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program at SLCHC is accredited by the Missouri State Board of Nursing since 2007.

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St Louis College of Health Careers – Fenton (SLCHC)

900 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs, OH

The St Louis College of Health Careers offers a wide range of career options in the health field. The goals of the college is to provide all students with a flexible and supportive place to learn, to create graduates that will be self sufficient, to provide career training opportunity and to help with career preparation and job search.

The Fenton campus is conveniently located only 3 minutes west of I-270 on I-44 at Bowles exit. 

Admission to St Louis College of Health Careers is open to anyone with a high school diploma or GED.  To complete the application process, you will need to fill out an admission application and enrollment agreement, provide proof of high school diploma or equivalency and college transcripts if applicable and complete financial aid forms. 

The St Louis College of Health Careers offers excellent medical training in fields such as Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapist Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding. 

The St Louis College of Health Careers provides its graduates with career counseling and job placement services.  Support includes resume writing, interviewing skills and professional development.

Students Enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. St Louis College of Health Careers – Fenton offers a less than two-year award program in licensed practical nurse (LPN).

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Description

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).