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Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations
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Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Academics
The Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations serves over 4,000 students, while assisting them with earning the skills and knowledge for entry in a variety of health fields. Established in 1978, the academy continues to educate students to obtain work in nursing homes, home health agencies, hospitals, as well as outpatient facilities such as clinics, surgical centers, laboratories, rehabilitation centers, adult living facilities, physician office, and adult day care centers.
Currently, the Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations offers one program and two diplomas. Students can earn an Occupational Associate Degree in Practical Nursing, and a Critical Thinking Skills IV Certification. This program includes 1350 hours of study which includes classroom lectures, lab work, and clinical practice. The non-traditional curriculum utilized within this program includes classes such as body structure and function, nutrition, pediatric nursing, geriatric nursing care, medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology and medicine administration, and mental health concepts. In addition, students may earn a Critical Thinking Skills certification once their 1350 hours are completed. This certification includes intravenous therapy principles, supervision, and delegation skills. Other coursework includes phlebotomy, EKG skills, and critical thinking.
The Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations also offers two diplomas for students interested in working as a rehabilitation/restorative assistant or a patient care technician. The rehabilitation/restorative assistant program prepares students in allied health skills so they may utilize their skills and knowledge in clinics, nursing homes, adult living facilities, rehabilitation centers, physician offices, patient homes, and hospital settings. Within the patient care technician program students can expect to learn how to care for patients in different environments. They may choose a variety of skill settings including rehabilitation/restorative aide skills, phlebotomy, EKG skills, or unit secretary skills. Completion within this program earns students a diploma and the chance to work in long term care, physician offices, nursing homes, adult living facilities, hospitals, as well as rehabilitation and out-patient settings.
The Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Admissions
The Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations is open to all students interested in furthering their education, who have graduated with a high school diploma or equivalent. Prospective students are required to fill out an application for admission and may be interviewed by admissions staff.
Students interested in pursuing the practical nursing program are required to take a math and reading test, write a two-page essay, as well as submit two professional letters of reference. In addition, students will receive a background check and their driving record will be investigated. Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis.
Campus tours are also available for students wanting to visit the campus prior to applying.
Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Financial Aid
The Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations offers financial assistance to qualifying students. All interested students must fill out and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered.
Qualifying students may be eligible for the Florida Bright Future Scholarship, Federal Pell Grants, private loans, Federal Direct Student Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, or Workforce Investments Act/WAGES Coalition Individual Training Accounts (ITA).
For more information about financial aid, contact a financial aid counselor.
Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Students
The Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations serves over 4,000 students pursuing careers within the health industry. Although on-campus housing is not available, the academy may provide listings of nearby housing units. Other services provided by the school include career placement and counseling services, assistance with car pooling and applying for public transportation vouchers, health counseling, computer labs, and media/information resources services. In addition, the practical nursing program provides clinical practice within the Palm Beach County area nursing homes, home health agencies, and hospitals.
Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Athletics
The Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations does not offer any athletic programs.
Information Summary
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| Admission
Success rate |
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| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
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| Retention
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94% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
378 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near West Palm Beach, FL 33417
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
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| Total Population | 27,755 (27,696 urban / 59 rural) |
| Households | 14,094 (1.95 people per house) |
| Families | 6,789 (2.72 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 4,697 |
| Pop. — Asian | 626 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 55 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 162 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 21,932 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,086 |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 1, but less than 2 academic yrs |
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| Calendar System | Differs by program |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
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Special Learning Opportunities
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
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| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
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= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations accept?
| Dual Credit | |
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| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
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Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
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| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations Ranks 1914th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
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| Federal Grant Aid | $2,174 | 278 |  66% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,246 | 147 |  35% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,716 | 347 |  83% |
| Any financial aid type | 414 |  99% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations?
| Men | Women | Total | |
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Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 20 | 315 | 335 |
Hispanic | 2 | 9 | 11 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 9 | 9 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 1 | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4 | 17 | 21 |
Race Unknown | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 26 | 352 | 378 |
Most Popular Programs
Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations has over 3 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
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| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert | 1518 | $16,330 | $660 |
| 2 | Physical Therapist Assistant | 603 | $5,789 | $111 |
| 3 | Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant | 603 | $5,789 | $111 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Academy for Practical Nursing & Health Occupations.
| Men | Women | Total | |
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| 6 | 157 | 163 | |
| 11 | 129 | 140 | |
| 2 | 17 | 19 | |
| N/A | 16 | 16 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Home Health Aide/Home Attendant | 11 | 5 | 16 | |||||
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert | 127 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 140 | ||
| Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant | 17 | 2 | 19 | |||||
| Physical Therapist Assistant | 155 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 163 | ||
| Total | 310 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 338 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
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| Average FT Salary | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 9 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | N/A |
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