Offered by NorQuest College in Edmonton, Canada, PGCert in Advanced Education in Orthopedics for LPN is a postgraduate certificate in Medicine programme. The programme runs for 3 semesters, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition is CAD 6,750 per total for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:Medicine
Duration: 3 semesters
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 6,750 / total
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Advanced Education in Orthopedics for LPN is a post-diploma certificate at NorQuest College for Licensed Practical Nurses seeking specialized orthopedic training. The program consists of four theory courses, one lab, and an in-depth clinical practicum covering anatomy, radiology, assessment, and interventions for adult and pediatric orthopedic patients, including casting, bracing, and traction. It runs three terms and includes 300 hours of clinical placement (220 hours in a cast clinic and 80 hours in an emergency room). Delivery is online with scheduled in-person labs and clinical placements, and intakes run monthly across the fall, winter, and spring terms. The certificate is described as the only program of its kind in Alberta and one of two in Canada, and graduates require College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta approval for advanced authorization before practice. The program is not currently open to international students.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold active registration in good standing with a college for licensed practical nurses, with a minimum of 3,600 hours of active employment in an acute care setting (medicine, surgery, intensive care, cardiac care, pediatrics, emergency, operating room, or out-patient cast room), verified by employer confirmation, and must be currently employed in an acute care role. Equivalency options may be available for applicants missing some academic requirements. Before clinical placement, students must hold current WHMIS, BLS/CPR, HBPE, and 'It's Your Move' certifications, provide a clear Police Information Check (and Vulnerable Sector Check if over 18), submit an up-to-date immunization record, and complete required online learning modules.
