Program Duration
Program Duration                 15 Months 1578 HRS (Total Class Hrs 606 & Clinical/Lab Hrs 972)
Schedule of Classes              9:00am –1:00pm or 5:30pm-9:30pm

Classes meet Monday-Friday

Program Goals

The goal of Institute of Medical Education is to serve the community by producing high quality and competent Licensed Vocation Nurses. All States require LVNs to pass a licensing examination after completing a State-approved practical nursing program. After graduation a two week NCLEX-Pn review is provided to graduates to prepare them for the licensing examination.

Job Description

LVN’s care for the sick, injured, convalescent and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. They are a fundamental part of patient’s comfort and recovery. In addition to providing routine bedside care, LVN’s help evaluate resident’s needs, develop care plans and supervise care provided by nursing assistants. They take vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. They also treat bedsores, administer injections, apply dressings, give massages, apply ice or hot packs, perform routine laboratory test and monitor catheters. LVNs observe patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments, help patients with bathing, dressing, or personal hygiene, keep them comfortable. In States where the law allows like California, they may administer prescribed medication.

Admissions Requirements


- High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent (Diplomas from foreign countries must be evaluated before enrolling)
- Be at least 17 years of age or older
- Healthcare CPR Certification
- Pass IME’s entrance exam and pay enrollment fee $100. (non-refundable)
- Current Immunization record
- Successful Interview with the LVN Director
- Complete the following prerequisite courses: (These can be taken at IME and are included in tuition)

1. Anatomy and Physiology
2. Psychology
3. Nutrition
4. Growth and Development
5. Pharmacology

(These prerequisite courses can be taken at IME or can be transferred from a credit granting institution with submission of official transcripts for coursework taken in the last 5 years.)

Course Description

At the Institute of Medical Education our mission is to provide the health care community with diversified, well-trained individuals, who can be a positive addition to any health care team. The LVN program includes a combination of both class lectures and clinical training. This combination prepares them to meet, and surpass, the demands of today’s employers.

Job Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: “Employment is expected to grow by 21 percent between 2008 and 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations, in response to the long-term care needs of an increasing elderly population and the general increase in demand for healthcare services.” According to Salary.com the median annual LVN salary in San Jose, CA is $49,590. In Oakland, CA the median annual salary is $46,986.

(see: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos102.htm and swz.salary.com/SalaryWizard/Licensed-Practical-Nurse-Salary-Details-San-Jose-CA.aspx)

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Health care continues to change at an ever- increasing rate, there continues to be a need for highly skilled professionals who can work in the physician's office, clinic, and hospital environment. The profession of medical assistant can be a career in itself or could be the stepping stone to other careers such as nursing or medical office manager. The advantages of the course are that it is a fast track program which helps you get started in your field of choice in (just three months) a couple of months. Upon completion of this program, students will have the training and experience necessary for the various areas of clinical medical health care. Included are the front and back office skills characteristic of the clinical medical professional, providing students the flexibility to pursue a variety of vocational avenues based upon individual interests.

We Prepare The Students by:

Providing an up-to-date curriculum that    reflects the current needs of the real    world.
 Maintaining close relationships with local    employers, who know the quality of our    graduates and seek their skills for    employment.
 Scheduling classes to meet the needs of    working adults, with a variety of courses