High Desert Medical College Proud To Announce Renewal Of Certificate Of Approval For Vocational Nursing Program And Release Of Provisional Status
Growing healthcare career college furthers commitment to local community by earning Vocational Nursing approval from provisional approval
PRESS RELEASE – LANCASTER, Calif., Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/
Lancaster, California – September 18, 2017 – Legacy Education LLC, DBA High Desert Medical College (HDMC), announces renewal of certificate of approval for the Vocational Nursing Program by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). HDMC has been offering a Vocational Nursing program since 2010. Provisional status was removed as of August 2017.
“This is an outstanding achievement for our vocational nursing program,” stated LeeAnn Rohmann, High Desert Medical College President. “Our staff’s hard work has confirmed our commitment to providing only the highest quality programs to our community.”
Board approval guarantees students, faculty and the public that the Vocational Nursing program at High Desert Medical College meets objective and rigorous third-party standards of educational practices. The mission of the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (Board) is to protect the public. Public protection is paramount to the Board and its highest priority in exercising its licensing, regulatory and disciplinary functions.
“Approval of our vocational nursing program assures our students that they can entrust their career training with a dedicated institution that meets all of the standards set forth by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians,” commented Dr. Michelle Welch, Director of Nursing at High Desert Medical College. “Students can be confident that they are making the right decision for their future career in nursing.”
The next nursing class at High Desert Medical College begins Monday, October 16 at the Lancaster, California main campus. The Vocational Nursing diploma program at High Desert Medical College includes a combination of classroom study and clinical practice. Financial aid options are available to those who qualify and job placement assistance upon graduation.
About High Desert Medical College
High Desert Medical College offers comprehensive healthcare career training for today’s fastest growing careers with a hands-on approach. Our staff is highly educated, experienced and offer a forward approach to education. The main campus is located in Lancaster, California with a branch campus in Bakersfield, California. High Desert Medical College is also accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) and approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). For more information, go to www.hdmc.edu or call 888-633-4362.
About the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)
The California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (Board) protects the consumer from unprofessional and unsafe licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) and psychiatric technicians (PTs). Public protection is the highest priority of the Board in exercising its licensing, regulatory and disciplinary functions. For more information, go to www.bvnpt.ca.gov.