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Practical Nursing 9350<br />
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
LENGTH INTAKE CREDENTIAL LOCATION<br />
2 years/4 semesters Fall, Winter Ontario College Diploma Morningside<br />
Hospitals, rehabilitation centres, doctors’ offices, long-term care and other medical settings<br />
employ practical nurses with in-depth knowledge, skills and judgement of today’s complex health<br />
care environment. This program’s curriculum is based on College of Nurses of Ontario Practice<br />
Standards and Guidelines, the national Entry-to-Practice Competencies for Registered Practical<br />
Nurses (updated 2<strong>02</strong>0) and the Practical Nursing Program Standard for Ontario Practical Nursing<br />
programs (Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development). You will learn to provide safe,<br />
competent care to the patients, communities and families you will serve. To foster an enriched<br />
learning environment, an onsite nursing lab creates a simulated hospital setting with highly realistic<br />
computerized “patients”.<br />
Note: This program is currently approved (Category 2) by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Current graduates from this program<br />
will be eligible to apply for registration as Registered Practical Nurses in Ontario.<br />
CAREER OUTLOOK<br />
Clinical nurse / Community health nurse / Palliative care nurse<br />
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)<br />
or equivalent, or mature student status<br />
(19 years or older)<br />
• English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent<br />
(minimum grade required)<br />
• Mathematics Grade 11 M or U, or 12 C or U,<br />
or equivalent (minimum grade required)<br />
• Biology Grade 11 or 12 C or U, or equivalent<br />
(minimum grade required). This requirement<br />
must have been achieved within seven years<br />
of the program start date.<br />
• One additional science (Physics, Chemistry<br />
or Exercise Science) Grade 11 or 12 C or U,<br />
or equivalent (minimum grade required). This<br />
requirement must have been achieved within<br />
seven years of the program start date.<br />
• Minimum grade scores: 75 per cent in each<br />
required subject (65 per cent in U or A level<br />
courses) and overall average of 80 per cent<br />
in the four required subjects<br />
• English language proficiency<br />
» Applicants to this program require three<br />
or more consecutive full years at a<br />
recognized secondary or post-secondary<br />
education institution in a school where<br />
English is the primary language of<br />
instruction and communication.<br />
Notes:<br />
1. Before undertaking this program, please visit cno.org to<br />
review registration requirements.<br />
2. Prospective students are encouraged to view the College<br />
of Nurses Ontario’s Requisite Skills and Abilities fact<br />
sheet to self-assess suitability for the Practical Nursing<br />
profession at www.cno.org/globalassets/docs/<br />
reg/41078-skillabilities-4pager-final.pdf<br />
3. Additional requirements will apply prior to field<br />
placement. Visit the program page on our website for<br />
details.<br />
COMMUNITY AND<br />
HEALTH STUDIES<br />
centennialcollege.ca/9350<br />
healthstudies@centennialcollege.ca<br />
416-289-5303<br />
centennialcollege.ca/our-programs<br />
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