| Perioperative Nursing Certificate | OFFERED ONLINE
Ontario College Graduate Certificate |
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| PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: | |
The program of study has changed, effective Fall 2024. Students who began the program prior to Fall 2024 will complete the OLD program.
This program develops and enhances the nurse’s knowledge and skill in the area of perioperative nursing. The program outcomes are intended for licensed nurses who are currently working in a Perioperative Nursing role in a hospital OR, or who have, prior to beginning the program, secured employer support to complete a perioperative nursing placement.
Note: Placement is completed on a full-time basis over a 4-week period.
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| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: | Current RN or RPN registration
Please note: Proof of the above is required in order to go on placement, graduate from this program and receive your Certificate
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| ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | Applicants must also have completed an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or the equivalent, with credits at the college or general level, or mature student status as defined. | | MATURE APPLICANTS | | Applicants who are 19 years of age on the first day of classes in the year of admission, and who do not have an OSSD, are considered as mature applicants. Such applicants must complete the required subjects for admission. If they lack the required subjects, they may be requested to write a diagnostic test. | | NOTE: Applicants who are not Canadian citizens or who do not have permanent residence status are not considered under this clause. |
| REQUIRED COURSES: |
| HLTH 8155 | Perioperative Nursing 1 |
| HLTH 8156 | Perioperative Nursing 2 |
| HLTH 8157 | Perioperative Nursing 3 |
| HLTH 8158 | Perioperative Nursing 4 |
| HLTH 8549 | Perioperative Nursing Lab |
| LMSP 8001 | Distance Placement Orientation |
| WKPL 8003 | Perioperative Nursing Placement (150 hours) |
Students must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be approved for placement.
For important information about HLTH8549, please click here.
For important information about LMPS8001 and WKPL8003, please click here.
| Please note: |
| • | Courses are listed above in the recommended order of completion |
| • | Students must obtain a grade of 75% or higher in each course to obtain this certificate |
| • | Students have 7 years to complete the certificate requirements |
| • | Courses may not be available every semester |
| • | Students are responsible for costs incurred to meet lab and placement prerequisites and requirements, including travel expenses and parking fees |
| For more information, contact 613-969-1913 or 1-888-569-2547 ext. 2185, distance@loyalistcollege.com |
For more information about each course and to register, click on the course titles below. |
