Providence Health Care
Perioperative Nursing Program

Facilitators: Susan Wynne & John Filer
1081 Burrard St.
Vancouver, BC
V6Z 1Y6
E-mail:
or

Type of Program: On-line pre-requisite course plus 20 weeks full-time study (classroom/lab/clinical) on site.

Admission requirements: 1 year of recent acute care experience preferred; Current CPR; Registration with CRNBC.

Approval Expires: Feb 2012

Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology

Faculty: Lyanne Faucher (306-775-7592) and Roxanna Kaminski (306-659-4276)
Perioperative Nursing Program
SIAST Nursing Division
4500 Wascana Parkway
P.O.Box 556, Regina, SK
S4P 3A3
Phone: (306) 775-7575 (admin assistant)
Toll free: 1-866-467-4278
Fax: (306) 798-2027
E-mail:

Type of Program: Advanced certificate

Theory: six courses delivered by asynchronous online delivery

Psychomotor skills lab: 30 hours (5 days)

Clinical Experience: 10 weeks (4 weeks instructor-led followed by 6 weeks preceptor-led experience)

Length of Program: 23 weeks full time equivalent, all courses must be completed within 3 years

Admission Requirements: Licensed with the registered nurses licensing body in the province where you will participate in the clinical experience. Your registration must be active and current in order to participate in the clinical component. Must have employer endorsement/recognition.
Prior to participating in the clinical experience, you must have proof of current CPR health Care Provider/AED Level "C" certificate and current immunization.

Upon successful completion of the program students may also be eligible for: 3 transfer credits from the College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan; 6 transfer credits from Athabasca University; Practice hours to maintain registration with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association if you are a registered nurse in Saskatchewan while taking the program.

Approval Expires: July 2010

Lethbridge Community College
Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing Program

Program:
Lethbridge College
3000 College Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1K 1L6
Phone: 403-320-3348

Entrance Requirements: Current nursing experience; Current active Licensure as an RN in Alberta; Current CPR C certification; A written self-evaluation of current nursing skills; A written self-assessment of personal attributes to OR nursing; Letter of reference from present employer

Approval Expires: Aug 2009

Vancouver Coastal Health
Perioperative Nursing Program

Coordinator: Valerie Campbell
231 East 15th Street
North Vancouver, BC, V7G 2S2
Phone: 604-984-3867
Fax: 604-984-3725
E-mail:

Assistant: Stephanie Bowen
Phone: 604-988-3131, local 4805
Fax: 604-984-3725
E-mail:

Program Description: Prerequisite-2 month online theory; Full-time component-5 month combination theory and clinical experience (1day theory/4 days clinical); Fully instructor-led; Students may obtain credits towards a post basic degree program through UBC, University of Victoria and BCIT

Entrance Requirements: Current Nursing Registration; Current CPR Level C; Student nurses in their final practicum accepted (must have student registration)

Course Intakes:
Online prerequisite - April and October
Full-time component - January and July

Approval Expires: Sept 2010

Registered Nurses Professional Development Centre
Perioperative Nursing Program

Facilitator: Rolanda Lavallee
Registered Nurses Professional Development Centre
1276 South Park Street
Bethune Building, Room 231
Halifax, NS, B3H 2Y9
Phone: (902) 473-7590
Toll free: 1-800-461-8766
E-mail:
or

Type of Program: The RNPDC offers both a 4-month on-site Perioperative Nursing Program (PONP) and a 10-month part-time distance PONP. The PONP consists of 47 comprehensive print-based lessons that are supported with required readings, online video library, graphics, and internet links. Interactive opportunities, which include skill development sessions and simulations, are also provided to enhance knowledge and skill development. Clinical learning experiences are provided in perioperative areas at selected hospitals under the guidance of PONP faculty.

Both programs will consist of clinical learning experiences scheduled in the preadmission/same day units, operating rooms, and post-anesthetic care units.

• 104 hours of skill development sessions
• 280 hours of clinical practicum
• 15 hours of independent study per week on average for the full-time study option and 8 hours of independent study per week on average for the part-time study option
• Skill development sessions will be in Halifax.

Every effort is made to provide required clinical learning experiences at the site closest to the learner's home; however, traveling might be required.

Registered nurses with prior knowledge, skills, or experience fundamental to the practice of perioperative nursing may qualify to receive credit towards program requirements.

Entrance Requirements: Registered Nurse with a current professional license; current BLS-C, reference from immediate supervisor, manager, or designate; immunization status; and a resume with cover letter detailing your professional experience and importance of the program to your career.

Approval Expires: Sept 2012

Grande Prairie Regional College
Perioperative Registered Nursing Certificate Program

Facilitator/Instructor: Sue Styles
Administrative Assistant: Kathy Weber
Phone: (780) 539-2753
10726-106 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V C4C

Type of Program: Theory courses offered through distance learning delivery. Full time study recommended. Lab/clinical practicum sites vary.

Length of Program: 6 months

Entrance Requirements: 1 year recent registered nursing experience, current provincial/territorial nursing registration, current CPR, current immunization for Hepatitis B, official transcripts from basic nursing program

Approval Expires: Oct 2011

Algonquin College
Operating Room Program

Coordinator: Debra Clendinneng
Algonquin College Woodroffe Campus
1385 Woodroffe Ave.
Ottawa, ON. K2G 1V8
Phone: (613) 727-4723 X 2444
Fax: (613) 727-7759
E-mail:

Type of Program: This 397 hour Perioperative Nursing Program is offered online, via videoconferencing and in the classroom. Delivery time is flexible. Full time contract training can be completed in 16 weeks. Classroom programs run part-time throughout the school year. Labs experience occurs in our fully functional operating room Healthcare Simulation Lab. The preceptored clinical experience is 150 hours. Nurses with prior perioperative experience may be eligible to have reduced clinical hours.

Entrance Requirements: Registered Nurse with current provincial/territorial license; Current BLS-C & Health history.

Approval Expires: Sept 2010

MacEwan Centre for Professional Nursing Education
Perioperative Nursing for Registered Nurses
Post-Diploma Certificate

Phone: 1-866-221-2882

Grant MacEwan University's Centre for Professional Nursing Education offers a post-diploma certificate in perioperative nursing for registered nurses.

Offered through distance delivery using online and print material, this post-diploma certificate orientates the student to both theoretical knowledge and clinical skills required to work in 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 in perioperative nursing.

Approval Expires: Dec 2012