Program | Current Expiry | 1yr Extension | NOTES |
George Brown College | Feb-20 | Feb-21 | |
AHS - Foothills Medical Centre | May-19 | May-20 | Renewal on hold due to ORNAC revisions |
Grande Prairie Regional College | Dec-20 | Dec-21 | |
MacEwan University | Apr-19 | Apr-20 | Renewal on hold due to ORNAC revisions |
Registered Nurses Professional Development Centre | Apr-20 | Apr-21 | |
Saskatchewan Polytechnic | Dec-20 | Dec-21 |
ORNAC Approved Programs
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George Brown College
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Approval Expires | Feb 2020 | |
Contact | Chelsea Durocher | |
Address |
51 Dockside Drive |
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Chelsea.Durocher@georgebrown.ca | ||
Description |
This Full Time 14- 16 week (hybrid) Perioperative Certificate course is delivered fully in-class/or partially on-line. The course is open to experienced registered and novice nurses registered within their provincial affiliate to be eligible. The program is grounded by and reflects the national competencies outlined in the current Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) Standards. One line theory modules, direct and online lectures provide students with continued support throughout the theory and clinical component of the course. Thirteen (13) Lab days in a state of the art simulation lab provide the Lab skill aspect of the course. On completion of this course students have the perioperative framework and are ready to start orientating as a novice perioperative course into the perioperative setting. |
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Foothills Medical Centre
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Approval Expires | May 2019 | |
Contact | Lucia Pfeuti, RN, BN, CPN(c) Ruth Morrison, RN, BN, CPN(c) Clinical Nurse Educators – FMC Operating Room |
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Address | Foothills Medical Centre 1403 29th Street NW Calgary, AB T2N 2T9 |
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Phone | 403-944-1254 403-944-1415 |
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Fax | 403-944-6424 | |
lucia.pfeuti@ahs.ca ruth.morrison@ahs.ca |
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Description |
The program is committed towards the promotion of the perioperative nursing profession. It is open to both novice and experienced Registered Nurses who have current licensure with the College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). The program spans across 14 weeks consisting of full time hours from Monday – Friday. Four weeks are dedicated to the didactic content covering theory; approach includes lectures, skills labs, and self-study modules. The final 10 weeks focuses on application of knowledge within a clinical practicum. The student pairs with a preceptor to provide support while learning clinical application of theory and knowledge; this takes place at Foothills Medical Center. Upon completion of the program, the Registered Nurse will be an independent practitioner who will be able to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skill required to provide safe patient care in all perioperative phases at an entry to practice level. Educational opportunities are posted on the Alberta Health Services website: www.albertahealthservices.ca |
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Grande Prairie Regional College
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Approval Expires | December 2020 | |
Contact | Kathy Weber, Administrative Assistant, GPRC Dept. of Nursing and Health Studies | |
Address | 10726-106 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C4 |
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Phone | 780-539-2753 1-888-539-4772 (GPRC) ext. 2753 Toll-free |
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kweber@gprc.ab.ca nursing@gprc.ab.ca |
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Description |
Length of Program: 6 months Entrance Requirements:
For more information visit GPRC perioperative RN certificate program homepage |
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MacEwan Centre for Professional Nursing Education
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Approval Expires | Apr 2019 | |
Contact | Centre for Professional Nursing Education | |
Address | Room 9-206, Robbins Health Learning Centre PO Box 1796 Edmonton, AB T5J 2P2 |
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Phone | 1-888-497-9390 Toll-free | |
Fax | 780-497-5720 | |
cpne@macewan.ca | ||
Description | MacEwan University's Centre for Professional Nursing Education offers a post-basic certificate in perioperative nursing for registered nurses. Offered through online distance delivery and in-person labs, this program provides RNs with the hands-on skills required to work alongside surgeons and other health-care professionals in the challenging, fast-paced and team-oriented environment of the operating room. Upon successful completion of the program and fulfillment of the clinical hours, nurses are eligible to write the Canadian Nurses Association Certification for Nursing Specialties exam in Perioperative Nursing. | |
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Registered Nurses Professional Development Centre (RNPDC)
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Approval Expires | April 2020 | |
Address |
1276 South Park Street Contact: Elizabeth Bishop, RNPDC Administrative Assistant |
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902-473-6660 | ||
Phone | 902-473-7590 | |
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rnpdc@nshealth.ca | ||
Description |
The RNPDC performance based Perioperative Nursing Program for Registered Nurses prepare RNs for professional practice in the Operating Room. This program is offered in two formats: Full-time onsite option or Part-time distance option (asynchronous and synchronous online delivery). Both full-time and part-time programs consist of a knowledge (theory) component, a skill development component, and a preceptor-led clinical learning experience. For more information about this perioperative nursing program, please visit http://www.rnpdc.nshealth.ca/. |
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Saskatchewan Polytechnic
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Approval Expires | December 2020 | |
Contact | Melanie Hladun, Administrative Assistant | |
Address | Email only | |
Phone | 306-775-7575 1-866-467-4278 ext 7575 |
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perioperative@saskpolytech.ca | ||
Description |
As an emerging member of Polytechnics Canada, the Perioperative Nursing RN Program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic (formerly SIAST) offers high-quality, job focused education for nurses seeking to practice in a perioperative setting.
You will consolidate your learning through the following phases:
All phases of your learning are monitored and supported by a faculty member committed to your success. While the program's clinical practice education is primarily offered in Saskatchewan, contract based education can be tailored (i.e. start dates) to suit the needs of partnering organizations. Entrance requirements: Licensed with the registered nurses licensing body in the province where you will participate in the clinical experience. For more information about this advanced certificate or the opportunity to collaborate in providing perioperative nursing education please visit www.saskpolytech.ca |