Northwest Career and Technical Center

This course is partially discounted by a grant that covers the cost of the tuition (valued at $1,200). Need funding? Please read the "Need Funding" section below.

To reserve your seat, $685 must be paid in advance. The cost of the course includes a textbook and the exam fee. 

In addition to the $685 to NCTC, you will be required to pay the following fees directly to the entities that provide the following services. (NCTC cannot pay these fees.)

• $13.25 for a background check
• $25 for a fingerprint check
• $20 application fee that is to be paid directly by the student to the Vermont Board of Nursing.

Important: If you think something will appear on your background check, please contact the Office of Professional Regulations (802) 828-1505 for next steps.

The program begins on Monday January 20, 2025 and ends on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Classes will be held at NCTC on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm, plus off-site clinicals (dates to be determined based on the availability of facilities). You are required to complete a total of 72 classroom hours + 32 clinical hours for licensure.   

This course focuses on safe and effective practices for care in a health care setting. Students learn the basics of assisting patients, body mechanics, ethics, communication, and prepare for the licensing exam. Students can take the written and skills LNA licensing tests in Franklin County or at another location in Vermont. Testing is administered by Excel.

Need funding? Great news, there are many funding opportunities. Please contact any or all of the following: 1. VSAC and ask about the Advancement Grant, call 800-642-3177, 2. VT Department of Labor. Contact Casey Laplante at Casey.Laplante@vermont.gov or 802-249-6589, 3. HireAbility at 802-524-7950.