Program | Current Expiry | 1yr Extension | NOTES |
George Brown College | June 2024 | Approved | |
AHS - Foothills Medical Centre | March 2025 | Approved | |
MacEwan University | Aug 2024 | Approved | |
Learning Institute for Health Care Providers | July 2025 | Approved | |
British Columbia Institute of Technology | March 2025 | Approved | |
Saskatchewan Polytechnic | March 2025 | Approved | |
Humber College | April 2026 | Approved |
ORNAC Approved Programs
![]() |
George Brown College
|
|
Approval Expires | June 1, 2024 | |
Contact | Chelsea Durocher | |
Address |
51 Dockside Drive |
|
Phone | ||
Fax | ||
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. |
|
![]() |
Foothills Medical Centre
|
|
Approval Expires | March 3, 2025 | |
Contact | Lucia Pfeuti, RN, BN, CPN(c) Ruth Morrison, RN, BN, CPN(c) Clinical Nurse Educators – FMC Operating Room |
|
Address | Foothills Medical Centre 1403 29th Street NW Calgary, AB T2N 2T9 |
|
Phone | 403-944-1254 403-944-1415 |
|
Fax | 403-944-6424 | |
lucia.pfeuti@ahs.ca ruth.morrison@ahs.ca |
||
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 |
|
![]() |
Faculty of Nursing, Department of Professional Nursing and Allied Health, Perioperative Nursing Program for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses (Post-Diploma Certificate). |
|
Approval Expires | August 2024 | |
Contact | Department of Professional Nursing and Allied Health | |
Address | Room 9-206, Robbins Health Learning Centre PO Box 1796 Edmonton, AB T5J 2P2 |
|
Phone | 1-888-497-9390 Toll-free | |
Fax | 780-497-5720 | |
perioperative@macewan.ca | ||
Description | MacEwan University's Faculty of Nursing 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 with a multidisciplinary perioperative team 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. | |
|
Learning Institute for Health Care Providers
|
|
Approval Expires | July 13, 2025 | |
Address |
1276 South Park Street Faculty contact: Shelley Haynes |
|
LearningInstitute@nshealth.ca | ||
Phone | 902-222-5641 | |
Description |
The Learning Institute performance-based Perioperative Nursing Program for Registered Nurses prepares RNs for professional practice in the operating room. This program is offered in two formats: Full-time onsite and Part-time distance (asynchronous and synchronous online delivery). Both formats offer a knowledge component, a skill development component, and a preceptor-led clinical learning experience. For more information about this Perioperative Nursing Program, please visit: |
|
![]() |
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
|
|
Approval Expires | March 3, 2025 | |
Contact | Cathy Chao, Administrative Assistant | |
Address | Email only | |
Phone | 306-775-7575 1-866-467-4278 ext 7575 |
|
Fax | na | |
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 |
|
![]() |
British Columbia Institute of TechnologyPerioperative Nursing Program |
|
Approval Expires | March 24, 2025 | |
Contact | Stephanie Strong, Program Assistant | |
Address | BCIT Specialty Nursing – SE12 – 328
3700 Willingdon Ave Burnaby, British Columbia Canada, V5G 3H2 |
|
Phone | 604-432-8875 | |
sstrong4@bcit.ca | ||
Description | The BCIT Advanced Certificate in Perioperative Specialty Nursing prepares students to practice as novices in various Perioperative settings. Students explore factors influencing Perioperative Nursing in today’s changing health care environment. The program consists of 6 courses, 3 theory (on line and distance), 3 clinical (Instructor Supported Preceptorship model).
The program can be completed through full-time and part-time studies. For more information about this perioperative nursing program, please visit: https://www.bcit.ca/programs/perioperative-nursing-specialty-advanced-certificate-part-time-distance-and-online-learning-680pascert/
|
|
![]() |
Humber CollegePerioperative RN Nursing Program |
|
Approval Expires | April 2026 | |
Contact | Marilyn Morson, Program Advisor | |
Address | 205 Humber College Blvd
Toronto, Ontario M9W 5L7 |
|
Phone | 416 675-6622 x5245 | |
cehealthsciencesOPER@humber.ca | ||
Description |
The Operating Room Nursing - RN certificate program is designed for registered nurses (RNs) seeking to advance their practice in perioperative nursing. This certificate is based on the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) competencies for perioperative nurses, current research, and adheres to the current Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) Standards, Guidelines, and Position Statements for Perioperative Registered Nurses. The Operating Room - RN certificate program includes four intensive online theory and lab-based courses over a total of eight weeks. The courses are asynchronous. Weekly onsite labs are scheduled by the Program Advisor (Saturday or Sunday). A fulltime clinical placement of six weeks completes the program.
The clinical placements are arranged with Humber College’s partner institutions across the Greater Toronto Area and are completed on a full-time basis without exception. Upon request clinical placements may possibly be arranged at your hospital employer outside of the GTA. Completion of the certificate includes the clinical placement where scrub skills are demonstrated at the novice level. This program academically prepares successful students for the Perioperative Certification Exam. Visit the Humber website for further information: Humber College Operating Room Nursing - RN Program |