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Practical Nursing (Flexible) 9351
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
COMMUNITY AND
HEALTH STUDIES
LENGTH INTAKE CREDENTIAL LOCATION
2 years/6 semesters Fall, Winter, Summer Ontario College Diploma Morningside
With various intakes throughout the year, this program will immerse you in nursing as you gain
in-depth knowledge, skills and judgement for today’s multifaceted health care environment. It will
prepare you for various nursing roles in multiple settings by teaching you to provide safe, competent
care to the patients, communities and families you will serve. An onsite nursing lab recreates a
hospital environment with highly realistic computerized “patients”, providing an enriched learning
space. Curriculum is based on College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards and Guidelines,
the national Entry-to-Practice Competencies for Registered Practical Nurses (updated 2020) and
Practical Nursing Program Standard for Ontario Practical Nursing programs (Ministry of Advanced
Education and Skills Development).
Notes:
1. This program is currently approved (Category 2) by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Current graduates from this program will
be eligible to apply for registration as Registered Practical Nurses in Ontario.
2. The official Ministry name for this program is Practical Nursing.
CAREER OUTLOOK
Community health nurse / Palliative care nurse / Home care nurse
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
or equivalent, or mature student status
(19 years or older)
• English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent
(minimum grade required)
• Mathematics Grade 11 M or U, or 12 C or U,
or equivalent (minimum grade required)
• Biology Grade 11 or 12 C or U, or equivalent
(minimum grade required). This requirement
must have been achieved within seven years
of the program start date.
• One additional science (Physics, Chemistry
or Exercise Science) Grade 11 or 12 C or U,
or equivalent (minimum grade required). This
requirement must have been achieved within
seven years of the program start date.
• Minimum grade scores: 75 per cent in each
required subject (65 per cent in U or A level
courses) and an overall average of 80 per
cent in the four required subjects.
• English language proficiency
» Applicants to this program require three
or more consecutive full years at a
recognized secondary or post-secondary
education institution in a school where
English is the primary language of
instruction and communication.
Notes:
1. Before undertaking this program, please visit cno.org to
review registration requirements.
2. Prospective students are encouraged to view the College
of Nurses Ontario’s Requisite Skills and Abilities fact
sheet to self-assess suitability for the Practical Nursing
profession at www.cno.org/globalassets/docs/
reg/41078-skillabilities-4pager-final.pdf
3. Additional requirements will apply prior to field
placement. Visit the program page on our website for
details.
centennialcollege.ca/9351
healthstudies@centennialcollege.ca
416-289-5303
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Health and Wellness
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