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Access to Practical Nursing (APN)
Nine month certificate at trail
For the latest information about this
program, please visit selkirk.ca/programs/
hhs/health/apn/details/
Program Calendar
Selkirk College does not plan to offer the
APN program in the calendar year 2012-
2013, nor will the Fee Information under “At
a Glance” show any fees.
Program Summary
This program is typically offered in alternating
years with the Health Care Assistant Program.
Currently this program is under a Provincial
review and will not be offered in 2012-13. Please
refer to the college website for more up-to-date
information or contact an admissions officer.
Program Objectives
The focus of this program is to prepare experienced
HCAís to work as Licensed Practical
Nurses. As an LPN, you will be a part of a
dynamic health care team that works within a
variety of health care settings with individuals
across the life span who require support with
health promotion, illness prevention and acute
care interventions.
Career Potential
The APN program will prepare graduates with
the ability to provide care in partnership with
other health care professionals to selected clients
chosen on the basis of acuity and complexity. The
graduate’s acquired skill levels are vast, ranging in
detail and involvedness. The LPN role is a sought
after profession with possible work environments
that included hospitals, residential facilities and
community-based organizations.
Contacts
Admissions Officer Program Contact:
Direct: 250.365.1425
Tel: Ext. 425
shadikin@selkirk.ca
Rhonda Schmitz School Chair:
Direct: 250.365.1327
Tel: Ext. 327
rschmitz@selkirk.ca
School of Health and Human Services
Selkirk College 12/13
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