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Most training programs, lasting about 1 year, are offered by vocational or technical schools or community or junior colleges. LPNs must be licensed to practice. Successful completion of a practical nurse program and passing an examination are required to become licensed.

Depending on your state you will need a certain amount of hours as well as the state licensed exam. You can get some of the classes completed at a community college which also counts as community service.

Yes, there are several Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs offered by community colleges around North Carolina. These include (in alphabetical order): Bladen Community College, Cape Fear Community College, Cleveland Community College, Coastal Carolina Community College, College of the Albemarle, Gaston College, Isothermal Community College, Montgomery Community College, Nash Community College, Rockingham Community College, Sampson Community College, South Piedmont Community College, Southeastern Community College, Southwestern Community College, Vance-Granville Community College, Wayne Community College, and Wilson Technical Community College.

There are Fitness instructor courses that are offered in local gyms sometimes such as the YMCA. You could also check with your local community or state college about what programs they offer.