​Application Process
Interested individuals aged at least 18 years or older may apply to the Training Fund's Practical Nursing program. Applicants must...
  • Complete an Intake Form.
  • Complete an application  and essay and save these as PDF documents. Only PDF documents will be accepted. Email the documents to Jo Ann Miller at [email protected]​.
  • Complete the program entrance exam, the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)*. TEAS minimum goal in all four subjects (Reading, Math, Science and English) is 50%. The overall minimum average of all four subjects is 59%.

Admissions Process
Applicants who pass the TEAS test will be contacted by the Practical Nursing Program to schedule an interview with the Admissions Committee. Upon completing a successful admissions interview, applicants will receive an Acceptance Letter.
  • The Acceptance Letter will contain a packet that includes forms and a detailed list of all documents that must be completed and submitted before the first day of class. These forms and documents include, but are not limited to, requirements for participation in the program such as: titers, immunizations, physical exam, clearances, documentation of high school diploma or equivalent,
  • Two-step PPD and CPR certification for healthcare workers. These forms provide evidence of good physical health and documentation of fitness to work in healthcare.

Students must meet the program's Essential Functional Ability requirements, which will be included in the packet.

Accepted students must attend submit all required student documentation prior to attending a mandatory 4-day Orientation. An Enrollment Agreement will be signed at orientation.

Program Cost
Total program cost is approximately $25,092. This is an approximate estimate and subject to change.
  • Tuition Assistance for District 1199C Members: Eligible District 1199C union members may take advantage of their Tuition Reimbursement benefit, which will cover up to two-thirds of tuition up front. Tuition reimbursement questions, please contact Stacy Campbell at [email protected] & Valda Xavier at [email protected].
  • Tuition Assistance for Community Residents: Limited financial support for community residents and District 1199C members not covered by the Training & Upgrading Fund depends upon the availability of public and private grant funds. Sources of support may include Individual Training Accounts (ITAs) for eligible CareerLink enrollees, and limited scholarships from District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund. 
Recruiting now! 
Open Enrollment will occur from
March 2026 through October 2026.
Next class starting
February 2027!
Please complete an Intake form; you will be added to our email list to receive updates on the Practical Nursing program.
Download the HTTI Practical Nursing Program Flyer!
Learn more about HTTI Financial Aid opportunities!
Download the HTTI Financial Aid Procedure and Policy Handbook!
For more information,
please contact
Jo Ann Miller
[email protected]

HTTI | The Health & Technology Training Institute
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One South Broad Street, 6th Floor | Philadelphia, PA | 19107

Hours

By Appointment Only
Telephone
(215) 568-2220

Fax

(215) 561-4137