British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Neonatal Nursing Specialty

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Faculty:School of Health Sciences
Degree:Certificate; Online
Field of Study:Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Length:12 Week(s)

Description:

The only neonatal certification program in Canada, BCIT's Neonatal specialty nursing program is known in the industry for delivering quality training. Our comprehensive programming ensures you are fully ready for a career in neonatal nursing.

We equip nurses to care for infants who are in the first month of their lives and need hospitalization in neonatal nurseries and neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Our program trains you in the technical and emotional skills to effectively support infants and their families during this challenging time.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Applicants must be eligible for registration with the CRNBC.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
      Prior experience with children and families is an asset. This experience can take a variety of forms, including: a senior preceptorship in nursing school in a pediatric, perinatal or neonatal area, volunteer work with childbearing families, or employment in a pediatric, perinatal or neonatal area.

      * 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 July 27, 2020