| Practical Nurses work in concert with fellow healthcare specialists in settings like acute care wards, private homes, public schools and long-term care facilities. CDI College's Practical Nursing diploma program trains students to work in medical, surgical and rehabilitation care in a variety of positions. The program introduces students to the fundamental duties and responsibilities of a Practical Nurse. The curriculum follows standards laid out by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia (CLPNBC). Students are trained in both holistic and clinical practices. Courses combine both classroom learning and lab work, as well as clinical placements. During this supervised hands-on training, students gain experience in facilities dealing with acute care, gerontology and community medical care. At the end of the supervised learning period, students participate in a preceptorship and job search training, to help transition them from student to graduate. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 English or Grade12 Communications Technology
- Grade11 Principles of Mathematics or Grade11 Foundations for College Mathematics (MAP4C)
- Grade12 Biology
Applicants must: meet their financial obligations with the college, and acknowledge their understanding of the college's policies and procedures provided in the student handbook, prior to starting classes; have high school graduation or equivalent; pass the college's admissions test; have a criminal record check (in accordance with the Criminal Records Review Act); have an immunization report (form provided by the College) as required by clinical partner sites and recommended by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control (2009): diphtheria and tetanus, polio, hepatitis B, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), varicella, and influenza - students who fail to comply with immunization requirements may be prohibited from attending practice education experiences by the health authority and clinical partner site policy; have a Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray; have English 12 with a grade of C+ or Technical Communications 12 with a grade of B+, Math 11 Principles with a grade of C (current B.C. curriculum) or Math 11 Foundations with a grade of C (commencing 2012), Biology 12 (Human Biology) with a grade of C, and Human Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses with a minimum grade of C+ or equivalent must be completed by start of specified courses. |
* 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.