Edison State Community College is currently accepting applications for its Registered Nursing, LPN/ADN Transition, Respiratory Care, and Veterinary Technology associate degree programs.
The Registered Nursing program at Edison State prepares students to provide direct care to those with common short- and long-term illnesses. The LPN/ADN Transition is an advanced placement program for licensed practical nurses who want to continue their education to become licensed as registered nurses.
Career opportunities include staff nurse in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, physicians’ offices, home health, long-term care, and health care settings. Students will complete courses in classrooms and laboratories. Area hospitals, community centers, and nursing homes provide clinical training sites. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX) for licensure as a registered nurse.
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredits the nursing program at Edison State. Students must complete the Registered Nursing or LPN/ADN application by January 31, 2025, for the fall 2025 semester.
Edison State’s Respiratory Care program prepares students to use the treatment processes, ventilators, and other equipment that make respiratory therapists a valuable part of a patient’s care team. Students will complete courses in classrooms and laboratories and gain clinical experiences that build skills and allow for the demonstration of proficiency in real-life settings.
After completing the program, students will be eligible to take the Respiratory Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) exam required for licensure as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) has granted provisional accreditation to Edison State’s Respiratory Care program.
The Veterinary Technology program provides training in animal husbandry, restraint, nursing, surgical preparation and assistance, drug administration, anesthesia, laboratory techniques, dentistry, and radiography. Students of the program will be prepared to enter careers at private practices, emergency hospitals, specialty offices, research facilities, diagnostic laboratories, and zoos. Veterinary technicians work under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) accredits Edison State’s Veterinary Technology program. After graduating from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program, students will be eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE). Graduates must pass the VTNE and obtain registration with the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board to practice legally as a registered veterinary technician.
Students must complete their Veterinary Technology application by April 30, 2025, for the fall 2025 semester.
Students must meet with an Edison State advisor before applying for the Registered Nursing, LPN/ADN Transition, Respiratory Care, or Veterinary Technology program. Schedule an appointment by calling Student Affairs at 937.778.7850 or emailing getstarted@edisonohio.edu.
The next program-specific application period for Edison State’s Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program will open on March 1, 2025, and close on April 30, 2025. Students can apply for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program from September 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026.
Learn more about Edison State’s health sciences programs and find program-specific applications at www.edisonohio.edu/health.