Capital University Center in Pierre has released more information about nursing programs that will be offered there starting next fall.
Earlier this week, DRG news and farm reported the South Dakota Board of Technical Education approved an expansion allowing Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown to offer its Licensed Practical Nursing and Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing programs at CUC.
Executive director Chris Maxwell says CUC has focused on healthcare careers in central South Dakota. He says the programming will be offered through a collaboration with Avera, Avantara (formerly Golden Living Center) and other area employers.
Maxwell says LATI currently offers the LPN program online with clinical placement in the Pierre area, as well as the Dual Credit Healthcare Academy for area high school students. He says students enrolling in the program will receive classroom instruction and simulated lab experiences, along with industry field trips, guest speakers and clinical experiences in Pierre/Fort Pierre area medical facilities.
For more information on the Pierre Capital University Center and the Lake Area Tech partnership please contact the CUC at 605-773-2160 or learn more about the programs at www.lakeareatech.edu.
