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THIS PROGRAM IS NO LONGER BE OFFERED
PLEASE CHECK OUR NEW
ONLINE COURSE GUIDE FOR
THE LATEST BVC PROGRAM/COURSE OFFERINGS
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Practical Nurse Certificate
If you want to provide high-quality nursing, but you dont have the
time to devote to full-time studies, the part-time Practical Nurse
Certificate is for you. Practical Nurses help clients with daily
living activities, perform assessments, provide prescribed medical
treatments and create safe, comfortable environments for individuals,
families and communities.
Our Practical Nurse Certificate educates you to provide high quality
nursing care in hospitals, continuing- and community-care facilities
and other health-related institutions.
The part-time Practical Nurse Certificate is offered over two and a
half years and is designed for individuals who are currently working.
The delivery format includes home study, online, classroom and lab
study, peer study groups, and clinical work experience in a variety of
health care settings.
If you have previous health care experience, you may be able to
receive credit for your prior learning. Prior Learning Assessments can
be arranged to help you identify and demonstrate your prior learning
and receive program credits.
Note:
Every effort is made to accommodate students in clinical placements
within the time frame of the program. In some cases, students may be
required to complete their clinical placements during evening and
weekend hours or by traveling to alternative locations. In rare
instances, the College may need to delay the date of completion until
a clinical placement can be arranged.
Under no circumstances are students allowed to participate in clinical
placements without submission of a current security clearance. The
existence of a criminal record may prevent clinical placement, program
completion, professional licensure and therefore, may affect
employment prospects.
CHECKLIST
Academic
Requirements:
60% or better in English 30-1 (30) or 70% or better in English
30-2 (33).
60% or better in Pure Math 20, Math 20, Applied Math 30 or Math 33
Or:
70% or better in Applied Math 20 or Math 23.
60% or better in Biology 30 or 60% in Bow Valley Colleges Anatomy
and Physiology/ Microbiology.
A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized
Canadian post-secondary institution will be recognized in lieu of the
above requirements. Certificates and diplomas from Alberta Advanced
Education approved post-secondary institutions will be considered on
an individual basis by the Practical Nurse Program Coordinator.
Applicants whose first language is not English must present a
minimum score of 560 written, or 220 on the computer, on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. An assessment of
applicants skills in listening and speaking English may also be
required. Or complete the Bow Valley College EAP program with a grade
of B.
All applicants educated outside of Canada must also demonstrate that
they have successfully completed the English Language, Mathematics and
Science academic requirements specified above. All foreign transcripts
must be assessed by the International Qualifications Assessment
Service.
Up-to-date immunization required.
Minimum 18 years of age.
CPR Level C Basic Rescuer.
Criminal record check.
The Practical Nurse program is very demanding and requires that you
have the mental and physical stamina to succeed. The demands of a job
as a Licensed Practical Nurse will require you to:
work shifts and weekends;
be on your feet for extended periods of time;
use your knees, back and arms to move clients who have minimal
strength;
function effectively in stressful situations;
work unassisted to perform skills.
It is strongly advised that applicants have computer access with
word processing and Internet capabilities.
Must show certificate of attendance to a medical terminology course
this is also available through Continuing Education in Bow Valley
College.
Should you require further information about our admissions policy,
please contact Student Services at (403) 410-1400.
Transferability:
See Practical Nurse Enhanced Certificate
Dates:
Jan 8, 2007
Program Length:
Two year enhanced certificate
Fees: Year 1:
2005/2006 Tuition.....................$4,277
Centennial Award (deduct from tuition)....................$820
Student Pays..............................$3,457
Please see the 2005/2006 Tuition Structure for more information
Year 2:
Tuition.......................................$3,822
Confirmation Deposit...................$100
Materials Fee ...........$80/per semester
Other Program Costs (Approximate amounts)
Books and Modules...................$1,600
Criminal Record Check..................$30
Shoes, Uniforms, Watch...............$350
Stethoscope .................................$110
Printing ..........................................$45
CPNRE.........................................$560
Note:
The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
administers the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE):
The fee is $560 for 2005 (subject to change).
Courses:
See the Practical Nurse Enhanced Certificate for further information.
Note:
All programs with a start date after Jun. 30, 2006 may be subject to
fee increases and/or changes.
Click
here for information on how to register for this course.
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