Oulton College

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Practical Nurse

Oulton College

Faculty:Faculty of Health Sciences
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Length:2 Year(s)
Careers:Nurses Aides and Orderlies

Description:

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are responsible for providing basic nursing care and usually work under the supervision of RNs in many different areas of health care from acute care to long term care, community and home-based care to hospitals and clinics.

Along with classroom sessions, you will have the opportunity to train and practice skills learned in the classroom in our state-of-the-art Nursing lab – equipped with all the tools you need to make you the best you can be. You will also participate in up to 15 weeks of clinical & practicum experience in health care settings that will help you perfect the skills necessary to deliver care and enhance your resume.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •   Biology 
  •   English 
  •   Mathematics 
Applicants are required to have Grade 12 Diploma, Adult Diploma or GED, as well as Grade 11 or 12 Biology with a minimum average of 65%, Grade 11 or 12 English with a minimum average of 65%, and Grade 11 or 12 Academic Math Level with a minimum average of 65%.
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 80]
Application Notes : Unless they have completed a minimum of three years of study at a school where English is the language of instruction, international students whose first language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency: CAEL – minimum score of 60, IELTS – 6.0 with no individual score lower than 5.5, TOEFL (IBT) - 80, with no individual score lower than 18, MELAB - minimum score of 80, Duolinguo - minimum score of 55, Cambridge English - minimum score of 169, or Pearson Test of English - minimum score of 50.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on October 05, 2019