Vocational Nursing

A vocational nurse provides basic nursing care, monitors patients, administers medications, assists with daily activities, and supports registered nurses and doctors in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

High Desert Medical College’s Vocational Nursing program can be completed in as few as 61 weeks (full-time program) or 84 weeks (part-time program). 

High Desert Medical College’s Vocational Nursing program is currently offered in person. Students learn classroom theory while completing hands-on training in on-campus labs. All students also gain valuable experience through an externship.

Many of High Desert Medical College’s Vocational Nursing graduates go to work in clinics, doctors’ offices, medical groups, surgery centers, and specialty clinics such as pediatrics, oncology, and neurology. Our Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services and comprehensive job placement assistance.

In High Desert Medical College’s Vocational Nursing program, you’ll gain real-world skills including how to administer medications, document patients’ signs and symptoms, and perform therapeutic and rehabilitative measures. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, so you can step confidently into your healthcare career. Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.

Graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion in Vocational Nursing.

To enroll, you’ll need a high school diploma or a GED. Don’t have your diploma yet? No problem – High Desert Medical College offers two high school completion programs to help you get started. Submit an interest form, stop by your closest campus, or call 888-633-4362 to get in contact with our admissions team.

Yes, HDMC offers flexible scheduling to support a variety of student needs. The Vocational Nursing program includes both daytime and evening options, allowing you to choose a schedule that works best for your lifestyle. For our current class schedule, contact our admissions team.

Yes, HDMC’s Vocational Nursing program includes hands-on clinical training where students gain real-world experience in healthcare settings. Clinical rotations allow you to apply your classroom knowledge, develop patient care skills, and prepare for real-world nursing environments.

No prior medical experience is required to enroll in High Desert Medical College’s Vocational Nursing program. The program is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge and hands-on training needed to begin a career in nursing.

HDMC offers ongoing enrollment with frequent start dates throughout the year. Check with our admissions team for the next Vocational Nursing start date.