Northwest Career and Technical Center

This course is funded by a grant that covers the cost of the tuition (valued at $1,200). To reserve your seat, a fee of $245 must be paid in advance. This covers the cost of the textbook ($45) and the exam fee ($200). 

In addition to the fee to NCTC, you will be required to pay the following fees directly to the entities that provide the following services:

• $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 Tuesday, April 2, 2024 and ends on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Classes will be held at NCTC on Tuesdays & Thursdays, from 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm, plus off-site clinicals (dates to be determined based on availability of facilities). You are required to complete a total of 72 classroom hours + 32 clinical hours for licensure.   

**There will be no class on June 20 and June 25. In addition, NCTC observes the national holiday on July 4, and there will be no class on that Thursday either.** 

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.

Financial aid may be available through grants offered by VSAC. Call (800) 642-3177 to speak with a counselor.