Make your learning count throughout your academic journey.

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition

Do you have prior experiences and skills?

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) is a process that identifies, assesses and recognizes prior skills, competencies and knowledge. These may have been acquired through formal, informal, nonformal, or experiential learning via post-secondary education, work/industry experience, training, independent study, or volunteer activities. PLAR is assessed on an individual basis by your academic department and has a non-refundable fee.

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition for Health Care Aides is available to students applying towards the Practical Nurse program.

Health Care Aide to Practical Nurse PLAR Requirements:
What are the eligibility requirements? >

How to request PLAR

Step 1: When to apply
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Step 2: Review the course learning outcomes in your program
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Step 3: Prepare all your supporting documents
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Step 4: Submit a PLAR request form
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Step 5: Pay your PLAR fee
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Step 6: Taking the PLAR assessment
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Have any further questions?

Please email transfer credit at transfercredit@bowvalleycollege.ca