You can earn your nursing degree

Are you searching for a practical nursing school in Oklahoma? Platt College can help you prepare for entry-level practical nursing jobs in a little over a year!

Many Oklahoma colleges offer LPN programs, but our coursework is developed to help you build patient care skills and theoretical knowledge in an environment that includes personalized attention that is conducive to our class sizes, and hands-on training that can help you develop the confidence you need to enter the nursing field.

Under the supervision of a registered nurse in our LPN programs, you will be trained to administer medication and injections; measure and record patient’s vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration; work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs; assemble and use equipment; and more.

Upon completion of the Practical Nursing program in Oklahoma, you will be eligible to sit for the state licensing exam and work in settings such as private medical and surgical hospitals, home healthcare organizations, public hospitals, and more.

Platt College has been helping students achieve their goals for over 30 years. Our Licensed Practical Nursing degree program is ACCSC accredited. We offer financial aid opportunities for those who qualify.

You can earn your diploma in our dental assistant program

Do you have an interest in joining the dental field? If so, Platt College’s Dental Assistant training program can give you the skills you need to start a new career. Our instructors take time to make sure you understand course work and develop your hands-on skills before moving to the next subject. Students participating in our Dental Assistant programs can learn essential front office, chair-side, lab, radiology and sterilization techniques that can make them an asset to future employers.

As a professional dental assistant, your responsibilities may include sterilizing dental instruments, preparing work areas for patient treatment, instructing patients about proper dental hygiene, processing X-rays and completing lab tasks, scheduling patient appointments, and working with patients on billing and payment.

Upon completion of the Dental Assistant programs, you will be eligible to sit for radiation and safety certification tests, which are necessary to becoming a dental assistant.

Our Dental Assistant program consists of 800 clock hours, 42 quarter credit hours and can be completed in approximately  10 ¼ months or 44 weeks.

If you are thinking about a career in the healthcare industry and you enjoy helping people, consider the Medical Assisting program at Platt College. The healthcare industry is ever-changing and the Medical Assistant is an important part of the healthcare team.