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Education
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Opportunities
Programs
Registration Committee
FAQ's
Certification
List of Schools
PARKINSON SOCIETY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (PSBC) - One Day Seminar
October 29, 2010 - Richmond, BC
Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is presenting a one-day seminar for healthcare professionals on Friday, October 29, 2010. Local and International speakers from the fields of Neurology, Nursing, Psychiatry, and Rehabilitation will present the latest findings in the areas of research and treatments for Parkinson's.
Registration is $150 and includes lunch and parking. To register or find out more go to www.parkinson.bc.ca Please contact Jennifer Foster, Director of Education and Support Programs at PSBC for more information.
FULLY ONLINE GERONTOLOGY CERTIFICATE
September, 2010 - Online through Selkirk College
The focus of this versatile Certificate program is to give Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses specialized skills and knowledge that will help them promote health and independence in the aging cohort and critically assess physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes that may confront older adults.
The deadline for September enrollment is JULY 31st annually
Please visit http://www.selkirk.ca/programs/hhs/ for program and enrollment information.
INTERDISCIPLINARY VIRAL HEPATITIS EDUCATION WORKSHOP
September 23rd & 24th, 2010 - Vancouver, BC
BC Hepatitis Services is again hosting a two day Interdisciplinary Viral Hepatitis Education Workshop for health and social service providers who want to increase their knowledge about viral hepatitis and improve prevention and care services. The program covers a wide variety of topics including anatomy, management and treatment, epidemiology/prevention of Hepatitis A, B & C, viral Hepatitis and Nutrition and much more.
Numbers are limited so please visit the BC Centre for Disease Control website : here
Or contact Carolyn Timms at carolyn.timms@bccdc.ca or by phone 604-707-2423 ( toll free 1-866-660-1676) for program details and registration forms.
BCIT WORKSHOP - AN INTRODUCTION TO MANAGING KIDNEY HEALTH
September 17th, 2010
BCIT is again offering its popular, one-day, interactive workshop, aimed at providing health care practitioners with a comprehensive overlook at kidney disease and healthy kidney function. For more information or to register click on the BCIT link below.
Early registration, before September 1, 2010
Regular registration, September 1--September 10 , 2010
BCIT link
ARE YOU CONSIDERING A CAREER AS AN LPN?
Simon Fraser University's 2010 Continuing Studies Program is offering two programs that might be of interest to you. The first is part of their Aboriginal Program designed to help First Nations, Métis and Inuit students explore health career options:
The second program is designed to help internationally educated students prepare for academic and professional success in Canada and is offered at various levels:
- English Language and Culture. Please visit http://www.sfu.ca/elc/ or call 778-782-5126 for more information.
Please also pass this information on if you know someone who might be interested!
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Programs
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The Education and Practice Department was established in 2001. Three Practice Consultants are assigned to this department. The activities of the department include:
1. Committee Support
The Education and Practice Department supports two board committees: the Education Committee and the Quality Assurance (Practice) Committee.
2. Inquiries
Department staff respond to inquiries regarding LPNs Scope of Practice and other practice issues. Inquiries originate from students, practicing LPNs, employers, other health professionals, and the general public.
3. Continuing Competence/Learning
The department promotes continuing competence and lifelong learning. A Continuing Competence Program is being developed and bulletins are issued to registrants as required to address current issues and competency requirements.
Click here for more information about joining the CLPNBC Continuing Competence Program pilot group.
When additional knowledge and education is required, every effort is made to ensure that LPNs are aware of courses available, as well as possible sources of funding. Educational requirements are stated clearly, defining what must be completed, by whom, and within what specific timeframe.
4. Publications
The department produces a number of publications, including: Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics with their respective companion documents; Practice Guidelines and other pamphlets; and posters and bulletins that define the LPNs Scope of Practice or range of competencies. This information is produced to ensure that LPNs, employers, and educators all have the same understanding of what LPNs can and cannot do in the workplace.
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The practical nurse education program offered in B.C. from the 1950s through the mid-1970s emphasized skills acquisition and instructors administered the final exams for PN students.
Since 1977, graduates of practical nurse programs in British Columbia have been required to successfully complete a national examination in order to be registered in B.C. Previously called the Canadian Nurses' Association Testing Services or CNATS, the exam is now called the Canadian Practical Nurses Registration Exam or CPNRE.
In 1989, a major project assessing the future of LPNs in the province was launched. The results of the report strongly supported a broader role for LPNs in the health-care system. As a result of the suggestions in the report, a provincial curriculum was developed to incorporate the themes, trends, and issues that are reflective of the current healthcare system in B.C.
The current practical nurse curriculum was piloted at the College of the Rockies in 1992 and at Vancouver Community College in 1993. The 12-month program reflected a shift from task-oriented systems toward a judgment-based curriculum, with client acuity and complexity of care becoming the primary basis for differentiating between the roles of LPNs and RNs.
Today, the CLPNBC is responsible for reviewing and recognizing practical nurse education programs in B.C.
The program review process is designed to verify and validate program outcome competencies through:
- external contractors reviewing the curriculum
- the Program Review Committee reviewing policies and processes of the PN programs
- evaluating whether or not the entry-level competencies are aligned with the B.C. competency profile
To date, the CLPNBC has recognized 20 generic programs, nine access programs, and two refresher programs. In each of those programs, the CLPNBC has ensured that educators:
- have identified LPN competencies
- have developed appropriate roles
- have developed appropriate policies
- are up-to-date on appropriate competencies
This means that educators have:
- facilitated the curriculum development of appropriate and consistent course content
- ensured realistic and relevant teaching/learning activities
- identified an appropriate range of entry-level competency outcomes
- supported the review and revision of their current curriculum
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Generic (Basic) Programs
Generic practical nursing education programs include both government-supported and private-funded basic PN education programs taught in post-secondary educational institutions throughout B.C. The programs, consisting of at least 12 months of study and using a provincial curriculum, are subject to recognition by the CLPNBC. |
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Practical Nurse Refresher Programs
The Refresher program is designed to upgrade the competencies of practical nurses who have allowed their licence and competencies to lapse for five or more years and are wishing to renew their registration in B.C. The Refresher program is recognized by the CLPNBC and follows the provincial PN curriculum.
The program is designed to update the nursing education of former nurses who have been away from nursing for five years or more.
Vancouver Community College offers a six-month in-class program which also has bridging courses for internationally educated nurses. For information on this program, go to Vancouver Community College's website at http://healthsciences.vcc.ca/practicalnursing |
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Access Programs
Practical nursing access programs are designed to upgrade practice competencies of a Care Aide to a Licensed Practical Nurse. Access Programs follow a provincial curriculum and are taught in both public and private educational institutions, usually for two or three semesters. They are subject to recognition by the CLPNBC. |
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Specialty Programs
Practical nurse specialty nursing programs are courses that go beyond the basic level of competencies in a specific field of study. Specialty programs may be available through either classroom or distance based education. Please contact the nursing practice consultants for more information. |
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Education Program Approval
The Registration Committee is responsible for approving educational programs that deliver practical nurse education. The Health Professions Act provides for the CLPNBC to review an educational institutions curriculum and, in the event that the curriculum is delivered, indicate that the program would meet the minumum standards for entry to practice. It is not within the CLPNBC's legal authority to dictate how a ccurriculum is delivered.
The competency requirements are established by the CLPNBC under the authority of the Health Professions Act. A consultation draft of the proposed baseline competencies may
found under the What's New tab from the home page. |
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Education FAQ
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Advanced Practice and Certification
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Immunization Certification
ONLINE IMMUNIZATION CERTIFICATE
Access to the BCCDC online immunization course has been discontinued. We are currently in continuing discussion with the BC Centre for Disease Control regarding access to the course materials. Please watch the website for updates |
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CLPNBC Bylaws Schedule B-Recognized PN Programs
A listing of BC schools that currently offer recognized practical nurse programs can be found in Schedule B of the current CLPNBC Bylaws. The Bylaws are available for your review from the publications page on this website.
Click here for redirection to the Bylaws document. Schedule B is on page 39. |
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