TCAT Dickson Moves Nursing Program to New Higher Education Center

TCAT Dickson has moved its Practical Nursing program to the new Dickson Center of Higher Education, giving students access to new labs and medical training equipment next to TriStar Horizon Medical Center’s Natchez campus.

The Practical Nursing program has operated for more than 60 years, and current students began classes in the new facility Thursday.

TCAT Dickson also recently launched its Pharmacy Technology program at the center and plans to add a Medical Assisting program later this year. Both programs are new offerings for Dickson County.

The new building includes specialized lab spaces for nursing and allied health programs, along with advanced equipment and medical simulators. The additional space will also allow TCAT Dickson to expand its healthcare training programs.

“The new lab spaces developed for nursing and allied health students include advanced technical equipment and simulators,” Director of Nursing and Health Careers Stephanie Murphy said. “The new building allows room for program expansion.”

The move also creates space at TCAT Dickson’s main campus for a new Surgical Technology program, which is planned to begin this fall. The college’s Dental Assisting program will remain at the main campus.

TCAT Dickson President Laura Travis said the new center will give residents more opportunities to pursue healthcare careers close to home.

“It is a wonderful step forward as the Dickson Center of Higher Education provides individuals with educational opportunities close to home,” Travis said.

TCAT Dickson is currently accepting applications for Practical Nursing, Pharmacy Technology, Medical Assisting and Surgical Technology.

For more information or to schedule a campus tour, contact Sandra Petty at 615-425-5698 or [[email protected]].